Saqib Saleem on his striking transformation for new show 'Kaptaan'

Saqib Saleem stars as a police officer in his new show 'Kaptaan'. The actor reveals he underwent a massive physical transformation for the role, losing 6-7 kg in 45 days, and used long voice notes to delve into his character's backstory.

Actor Saqib Saleem has come up with a new show titled 'Kaptaan'. In Kaptaan, he takes on the role of a police officer and undergoes a striking transformation for the part, shedding approximately 6-7 kg to perfectly embody the physique required for his character.

Saqib Saleem's Physical Transformation

"I had to go through a massive weight loss.The work I was doing before this, I didn't have to fit much. I had to wear a uniform in this, and that too a tight one. So, I started working out...it was a journey. I worked hard. I worked out a lot...in 45 days, I lost around 6-7 kgs," Saqib told ANI.

A Unique Preparation Method

He also shared that part of his preparation process involves creating long voice notes for his characters. "I have a way...I have started adopting it. I don't know, how long I will continue doing it... But, whatever is the backstory of my character, I make a long voice note of it. A long voice note of 8-10 minutes. And, whenever I go to the set, I wear headphones and listen to it," Saqib shared.

'Kaptaan' Cast and Streaming Details

Saqib Saleem plays the role of SSP Samardeep, the celebrated officer, known for his unorthodox methods. Siddharth Nigam plays Kabir, a dangerous and unpredictable character whose personal history drives his actions. Kavita Kaushik, Varun Badola, Anjumm Sharma, Aarif Zakaria, Poojaa Gor, Vikram Kochhar, and Anushka Kaushik are also a part of 'Kaptaan', which is streaming on Amazon MX Player. (ANI)

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