Pratik Gandhi, known for his stellar performances in Scam 1992 and Madgaon Express, is all set to flaunt his six-pack abs in the upcoming Netflix action drama Dhoom Dhaam, alongside Yami Gautam. But achieving that shredded look wasn’t easy—the actor had to endure extreme measures, including cutting carbs, limiting water intake, and intense workouts.
In an interview with Indian Express, Pratik shared the grueling process behind his transformation. “I was always lean, but for this film, I had to push my limits. I followed a strict protein-rich diet, trained rigorously, and barely got any sleep. I drank very little water and suffered cramps—all for this body,” he revealed.
‘I only drank one litre of water a day’
The actor, who once believed he wouldn’t go to extremes for a role, found himself doing exactly that. “I used to read interviews of actors talking about how tough it is, and I thought I’d never do it. But for Dhoom Dhaam, I ended up doing it all.”
“For four days before the shoot, I restricted myself to just one litre of water per day—including all liquid intake like tea and coffee. I also cut out carbs and salt completely. And when you don’t consume carbs, you become irritable. I was just waiting for the sequence to get over so I could finally drink water properly again,” he added.
Apart from Pratik and Yami Gautam, Dhoom Dhaam also features Ajaz Khan. The film is set to premiere on Netflix on February 14.
