Being an actor in Bollywood is not an easy job. Actors require to stay in shape and look good for the cameras. And then there transformations that the actors go through to justify their on-screen character. We have seen a number of films where the actor’s transformation is the center of the attraction. But there are transformations that leaves a significant mark in the industry and solidifies your status as a leading actor of Hindi cinema.

Here is a list of those actors whose impressive transformations are something that nobody can ignore;

Aamir Khan

Well he is known as Mr Perfectionist for a reason. Nobody in the industry can get into the skin of character better than Aamir Khan does. Over the years, he has given us some memorable films but what impressed everyone the most is the actor’s ability to raise the game by nailing his characters on-screen. Be it a revenge drama Ghajini or a college student in 3 Idiots, Aamir has certainly proved why he is considered as one of the most versatile actors of Bollywood. And nobody can ever forget the amazing transformation he underwent for Dangal. Way to go Aamir!

Ranveer Singh

He is quite popular for his energetic performances but it is quite safe to say that the actor will be among one of the most charismatic actors of Bollywood in the coming years. Ranveer’s ability to step into a character has been always appreciated by everyone. Be it Ram Rajadi in Goliyuon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela or Bajirao I in Bajirao Mastani, Ranveer has certainly proved that why he is here to stay. Ranveer also underwent extensive training to gain some muscles for Sultan Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat, which many refer to as his best performance to date.

Abhishek Bachchan

Transformation is not all about losing those few extra pounds and get back in shape. It can be vice-versa and who better than Abhishek Bachchan to tell us that. Abhishek was at his peak in late 2000s and was one of the leading men of Bollywood. He solidified his status by acting in some of the most successful films of all time. One such example is the 2007 film Guru, where he gained a lot of weight to look exactly like Dhirubai Ambani on whom the film was based. Abhishek’s transformation set up new goals as it defined the lengths of transformation is not just restricted to shredding fat and have six pack abs.

Rajkummar Rao

If 2017 belonged to one actor then it’s Rajkummar Rao. The actor had a booked year with multiple releases and a web-series based on the freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose. But every special thing has a price. And Rajkummar learned it the ‘hard’ way. The actor transformed himself by shedding those few inches for his films Behan Hogi Teri and Bareily Ki Barfi. But then again he underwent a reverse transformation for Bose: Dead/Alive, where he had to gain weight to look exactly like Bose. What is more impressive is the fact that Rajkummar lost all that chubby fat right after the series was over and got back in shape. This actor certainly raises the bar for his colleagues.

Bhumi Pednekar

Did you know Bhumi was a model before her big Bollywood debut? Well Bhumi had to go from fab to fat for her first film. Bhumi left a significant mark in the industry with Dum Laga Ke Haisha and received unanimous praise for her performance. But that was not all. Bhumi sweat it out all in the gym and got back to being fab in a very less time. The Tinsel Town was surprised to see Bhumi’s shocking transformation in less than an year. And with Toilet: Ek Prem Katha and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, this actor indeed made her place among one of the most attractive celebs of Bollywood.