Shruti Haasan gains 8 kg’s for her next film

Fitness buff Shruti Haasan has joined the league of actresses, who forgo their perfect silhouettes for reel. She has piled on eight kilos for her upcoming film, Behen Hogi Teri, which sees her in the role of a feisty Punjabi girl.

The decision to pack in the punds, Shruti says, was crucial to lend authenticity to her part. “Given the family and background that my character Binny Arora comes from, it was essential that she look fuller. Thankfully, gaining weight paid off, given the amazing response our trailer received,” she says.

A source says, “Shruti’s character belongs to a food-loving family. She was asked to gain weight to fit the role. Given that Shruti has always been a fitness freak, this was new for her, but she was willing to take up the challenge.”