From 109.7 Kg to 83 Kg in 5 months: Jaideep Ahlawat's Drastic Transformation For Maharaj | SEE PICS

Jaideep Ahlawat is garnering praise for his role as Jadunath Brihratanji Maharaj aka JJ in the recently released movie Maharaj.  However, do you know, the actor shed about 26 kg for the movie? Yes, and he has documented his transformation journey on his social media handle.

All about Jaideep Ahlawat's transformation journey for Maharaj

Taking to his Instagram handle on Monday, Jaideep shared a set of three photos, al collage of then and now images. In the first photo, Jaideep looks healthy with his stomach bulging out and weighing 109.7 kg when this photo was clicked. In the next, his body has toned down a bit. The result is what you all saw in the movie. The actor looks ripped, flaunting his chiselled chest and abs. To everyone's surprise, the actor got into shape in just five months.

Opening up about his transformational journey, the actor wrote, "From 109.7 Kg. to 83 Kg. in 5 month. That’s the Physical Transformation for the Role of Maharaj." He thanked his transforming coach Prajwal Shetty for believing in him.

What do his industry friends have to say about his transformation?

Soon after he dropped the post, his industry friends and fans lauded the actor for his dedication. Siddharth wrote, "Amazing bhai." Comedian Zakir Khan wrote, "Bhai bhai bhai". Prajwal commented, "You are an inspiration". Neil Nitin Mukesh and Indraneil Sengupta dropped fire and clapping hands emoticons. Siddharth P. Malhotra, the director of Maharaj, also took to the comments section and wrote, “Bhai the dedication and devotion you have put and given to this role and character can’t be put in words! Always indebted to you (heart emoticons).”

What do we know about Maharaj?

The historical drama Maharaj is based on one of the greatest legal battles in Indian history - the 1862 Maharaj Libel Case. Based on a true event that took place in 1862, pre-independence India, the movie follows the journey of India's social reformer, Karsandas Mulji. This David vs. Goliath story showcases one man's courage to stand against the injustices of his time.