Aamir used steroids to get Dangal body? Coach Rahul Bhatt won't say yes or no

On Nov 28, the makers of Aamir Khan's upcoming film Dangal released a video which showed how Aamir Khan gained weight up to 97 kg to portray the older Mahavir Singh Phogat on screen and then lost a drastic amount of weight within five months to sport no less than six packs.

While releasing the video, Aamir had said, "I would like to mention that putting on weight and losing it so fast is very unhealthy. I did it for my film under the supervision of experts, but it is very unhealthy for any regular person."

On December 2, a week ago, fitness expert Ranveer Allahbadia released a video on YouTube where he suggested that Aamir might have had used steroids to get his physique right for Dangal.

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Now Aamir's fitness coach Rahul Bhatt, who trained the actor to achieve the weight loss in six months, is neither denying nor confirming the charges.

Speaking to DNA about Allahbadia's insinuations, Bhatt said, "It would amount to breach of confidentiality for me to talk about this. All I can say is, steroids are an occupational hazard in the entertainment industry. It would be nave to believe that its consumption is nil, and to deny its existence."

When Rahul was asked if his non-committal reply meant that he is admitting to Aamir's use of steroids, he clarified that he is simply not at liberty to talk about his methods.

"I am not admitting to anything. Just how my client got that physique, or how any entertainer gets into shape is a matter between the client and the coach. I am not at liberty to talk about this," Rahul said.

On a final, more personal note, Rahul added, "Let's put it this way. If I had a son and he wanted to be an actor I'd never let him mess around with steroids. And only a qualified fitness coach can guide you through a proper regime where you don't mess up your metabolism with mindless abuse."

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Dangal is the story of real life Haryanvi wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat who trained his daughters Babita Kumari and Geeta Phogat to become world-class wrestlers. While Aamir plays Mahavir Singh Phogat, his daughters Babita and Geeta are played by Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh respectively. The film is releasing in theatres on December 23 this year.

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