Rahul Bhatt to help Arjun get lean and mean

Arjun Kapoor may have lost the coveted role in the Hindi remake of the Telugu blockbuster Arjun Reddy because of his beefed-up look, but he is now hell bent on getting the right look for his role of a soldier in Ashutosh Gowariker’s Panipat.

The actor, known to work hard on his roles is keen on shedding his natural bulk to appear lean, thin and sinewy. To attain this miraculous makeover, Arjun has hired the services of Bollywood’s popular physical trainer and gym instructor Rahul Bhatt. Mahesh Bhatt’s son Rahul was last seen training Aamir Khan for Dangal.

About whipping Arjun into a shape, Rahul says, “Arjun and I share a similar back story. We were both chubby children who were determined to shed the extra kilos as we headed into adulthood. We both succeeded in losing the fat. Now, when Arjun wants yet another physical transformation, I feel I have a part to play in his plans.”

Setting aside his own schedule, Rahul now accompanies Arjun wherever required.

“I train him according to his schedule. We are soon heading to London together because that’s where Arjun will be shooting for Vipul Shah’s Namaste England. I see this as a challenge because Arjun’s schedules for Panipat require him to get into a particular shape. He can’t shoot until he acquires the required physique. No matter how, we are going to get there.”