Shoaib Ibrahim beefs up for army officer role

Upcoming show Koi Laut Ke Aaya Hai is a paranormal thriller that is bringing back popular faces like Surbhi Jyoti and Shoaib Ibrahim to the tube. Since the two actors are plunging back to action after a long time,  they are sparing no efforts to get into the skin of their characters. A case in point is that of leading man Shoaib, who has lost around 20 kgs to play a military man in the show. Shoaib is making a comeback after a hiatus of four years and hence has worked day in and day out to get fit for the role.

The actor tried a variety of workouts like Brazilian jiu-jitsu, crossfit training and heavy weight lifting along with his routine work out to get into shape. Shoaib, being a martial arts fanatic specially learnt the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to enable himself to loose a whopping 20 kgs for the character. And it’s all paid off. His new six-pack abs speak volumes about his hard work and dedication. Even while travelling Shoaib did not miss out on his regime.

Humbled by the crew’s appreciation of his brand new avatar Shoaib says, “I have mastered different forms of defensive arts, but I learnt Brazilian jiu-jitsu just for this show. Losing 20 kgs was not the tough part, but developing muscles in the right parts was a difficult process. I’m so glad I have managed to achieve that. I am very fond of army men and respect them a lot. I always wanted to play one in a show and Koi Laut Ke Aya Hai gave me that opportunity.”