Navneet Malik made his debut in 2022 with the film ‘Love Hostel’ and has since gone on to star in the Tiger Shroff-starrer ‘Heropanti 2’ (2022). In his latest film, ‘The Freelancer’, Malik takes on a negative role and had to gain 10 kgs to look the part.
Malik is known for his fitness and healthy lifestyle. He is a former model and has always been particular about his diet and workout regimen. However, for ‘The Freelancer’, he had to let go of both for 6 months.
“Stepping into the shoes of Mohsin for ‘The Freelancer’ demanded more than just stepping on a scale,” Malik said. “As a model, grams matter, but I embraced 10 hard-fought kgs. It was a battle, no denying that. Yet, focus fuelled my determination. This role wasn’t just a part; it was my proving ground. Shedding the image was tough, but sculpting a character was tougher. Every extra bite was a step towards authenticity. Every sweat drop was a pledge to the craft.”
Malik said that he was never worried about gaining the extra weight. “I’m as passionate about my health and fitness as I am about my career and craft,” he said. “So, whether I need to gain weight for a portrayal or lose it to be in ship shape again, I do it all with all my might.”
Malik’s dedication to his craft is evident in his performance in ‘The Freelancer’. He delivers a nuanced and believable performance as the villainous Mohsin.
‘The Freelancer’, featuring Mohit Raina, Anupam Kher, Kashmira Pardesi, Sushant Singh, Manjari Fadnis, Sarah Janedias, John Kokken and Gauri Balaji in key roles. The movie is all set to make its premiere on September 1, 2023 only on Disney+ Hotstar.
