Mona Singh opens up on drastic body transformation for Laal Singh Chaddha — ‘had to look thin, then fragile’
Mona Singh has opened up about her transformation for Laal Singh Chaddha, explaining how she gained and lost weight in stages to match her role’s journey. The actor called it one of her most physically demanding performances due to the timed weight shifts.
Actor Mona Singh has opened up about the demanding physical preparation she underwent for her role in Laal Singh Chaddha. Known for her adaptability across genres and characters, Singh spoke candidly about the changes she made to her lifestyle in order to portray the character of Laal’s mother — a role that required different physical appearances at various stages of the story.
Physical changes for different phases in the story
Mona Singh revealed that the role demanded her to shift body weight across the film’s timeline. “I had to be thin in the first half of the movie, had to put on a little in the middle portion, portraying a woman in her mid-40s, and towards the end, I had to lose all that weight and look fragile,” she told Indiatimes.
Describing the process as “very challenging,” Singh said the weight changes were done in carefully timed stages. The transformation required a strict discipline in terms of fitness and diet throughout the film’s production cycle.
Preparation that went beyond performance
Speaking about the larger challenge, Mona said, “Every role comes with its own set of challenges, but one that really stands out for me was when I had to completely transform my lifestyle for Laal Singh Chaddha.”
Her portrayal aimed to match not just the character’s age but also the emotional tone of each stage. The physical transformation was aligned with the storytelling arc, ensuring authenticity in each frame.
Mona Singh | Credit: X
Role that anchored the emotional core
In Laal Singh Chaddha, Mona Singh played the mother of the title character, a role that formed the emotional backbone of the narrative. The part required more than just emotional depth — it demanded commitment to detailed physical preparation, which Singh delivered.
Her performance was noted for bringing balance and emotional strength to the film, portraying a resilient figure navigating motherhood through the film’s time jumps and dramatic shifts.
Mona Singh’s disciplined approach and layered transformation for Laal Singh Chaddha reflect her commitment to roles that challenge both body and craft.
Nancy Jaiswal is a journalist who started her career in reporting and has covered both hard and soft news. From serious city news developments to lighthearted lifestyle pieces, she has written on almost everything hapenning in India (except maybe alien invasions—yet!). For her, writing isn’t just work; it’s a passion, an obsession, and sometimes the reason she forgets to reply to texts.
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