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Actress's Extreme 9-Month Sumo Transformation Revealed
31 Oct
Summary
- Actress trained 7-8 hours daily for nine months.
- She performed real stunts, including pushing a truck.
- Film depicts India's first female sumo wrestler's journey.
Shriyam Bhagnani has undergone a significant physical transformation for her lead role in the film 'Sumo Didi,' portraying India's first female sumo wrestler, Hetal Dave. This women-led sports biopic required Bhagnani to commit to an exhaustive training regimen for nine months.
Her daily routine involved 7-8 hours of intense physical activity, encompassing weight training, yoga, physiotherapy, and specialized sumo and judo sessions. Bhagnani emphasized that all stunts depicted in the film are her own, without any digital enhancement or editing, including a notable scene where she pushes a truck.
The film, directed by Jayant Rohatgi, follows Hetal Dave's journey as she navigates societal and familial opposition to pursue sumo wrestling. Despite facing pushback for choosing an unconventional path, Dave's determination leads her to train and travel to Japan. 'Sumo Didi' premiered at film festivals, including the Tokyo International Film Festival, and was released on ZEE5 on October 23, 2026.
