These stars underwent extreme transformations to ace their roles

Celebrities may look effortless while playing their roles but what many don’t see is the hard work they have put in to get into the skin of the character. Along with the tough schedule, they must also meet the demands of their projects and are sometimes required to endure extreme transformations. Here we list the actors who underwent incredible transformations to do justice to the roles portrayed by them.

Ranveer Singh for 'Bajirao Mastani': Ranveer is not one to pay heed to what people have to say about his quirky fashion choices. But when it comes to looking the part for his roles, he leaves no stone unturned. His look for 'Bajirao Mastani' required him to shave his head and he did it without any hesitation. With a few strands of hair in a ponytail and a moustache, he truly did justice to the role. Credit: Special Arrangement

Sharad Kelkar for 'Har Har Mahadev': Be it Tanahaji or Har Har Mahadev, Sharad has shown his undying passion for all the roles he has played. His look in his latest project, where he plays the fearless Baji Prabhu Deshpande, is definitely one to remember. His long and thick moustache and his shaved head definitely make him look like a fearless warrior of the past. Credit: Special Arrangement

Bhumi Pednekar in 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha': Bhumi took a very brave decision by gaining more than 20 kg in six months' time for her debut movie 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha'. From gorging on fatty to junk food frequently, Bhumi went all in and won rightful praise for owning her character which yielded her the desired results. Credit: Special Arrangement

Randeep Hooda in 'Sarabjit': Randeep lost nearly 18 kg in 28 days to get into the skin of Sarabjit for the biopic. Hooda went on a strictly monitored starvation diet where he only drank water and black coffee. Credit: Instagram/@randeephooda

Rajummar Rao in 'Raabta': Rajkummar Rao underwent a complete transformation to play a 324-year-old man in the reincarnation drama, 'Raabta'. The actor had to dedicate five to six hours every day for the prosthetics and makeup required to get into the skin of the character. Credit: Special Arrangement