Ranbir Is Beefing Up for ‘Dragon’ Not the Sanjay Dutt Biopic

Ranbir Kapoor’s fitness consultant clarifies that the actor is training for ‘Dragon’.

When Ranbir Kapoor’s trainer Kunal Gir posted a picture on Instagram of the actor flexing his biceps, everyone thought that it was Ranbir’s effort to get a Sanjay Dutt-like physique for Sanju baba’s biopic.

However, Kunal has now clarified that he was getting Ranbir to muscle up for the superhero film Dragon co-starring Alia Bhatt. “...the transformation has been done for a look test for Ayan Mukherji's film Dragon,” said Gir to a website. The man has been training Ranbir since July and posting pictures of their workouts on his Instagram account.

Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success - Henry Ford And so the adventure begins. #ranbirkapoor

A post shared by Kunal Gir (@kunalgir) on Jul 17, 2016 at 1:36am PDT

Another day, another workout closer to the dream physique. RK is shaping really well. Can't wait to unveil the masterpiece. #ranbirkapoor

A post shared by Kunal Gir (@kunalgir) on May 30, 2017 at 1:49am PDT

Newyork workouts. Training in NY with #ranbirkapoor Consistency is the key.

A post shared by Kunal Gir (@kunalgir) on Jul 18, 2017 at 5:54am PDT

Forgot about this pic. One from the NY trip. This was taken hours after we landed in Ny from the 16hr flight. We got a mini breakfast and headed straight to gym. When it comes to commitment RK is second to none. Double tap and share if you want me to send you RKs shoulder workout. #ranbirkapoor #bodybuilding #steel#kunalgir

A post shared by Kunal Gir (@kunalgir) on Aug 3, 2017 at 2:06am PDT

Ranbir isn’t the only guy in Bollywood who is currently training under Kunal. Dragon’s producer and Ranbir’s good friend, Karan Johar has also started working out under Kunal.

Very happy to introduce my next Bollywood client to you. I am sure you recognize him. Director, actor, TV show host and more - @karanjohar But now its my job now to make sure that in a few months, you DONT recognize him 😉 I must add - Working in Mumbai these past months with great actors, directors who ride on big money, popularity and success....I must say I am extremely impressed by how warm and welcoming they have been towards me. One would assume that with such success and popularity they would be arrogant , but quite the contrary. I had the same warm, friendly and real feel from KJ , like I have with RK. I am not just excited to work with such big names, but more lucky to be working with such humble and friendly people. Much to learn. #ranbirkapoor #karanjohar

A post shared by Kunal Gir (@kunalgir) on May 7, 2017 at 5:44am PDT

But also it isn’t as if Kunal Gir has nothing to do with the Sanjay Dutt biopic. Apparently Rajkumar Hirani had asked the fitness consultant to help Ranbir bulk up by about 14 kilos for his film on Dutt. Kunal was also on the sets of the Dutt biopic while Ranbir shot for some sequences in which he is seen working out in the gym.

With the Maestro himself #RajKumarHirani What a day it's has been. A whole day of shooting gym scenes with #ranbirkapoor for the upcoming #sanjaydutt biopic. After every single take, Raju Sir ( as the entire unit calls him) would come to me ( yes me!!) and ask - " Theek Hai Kunal? " I was shocked at first and soon realized what a humble approach he had. He would ask to check if RKs body looked okay according to me. As he knew that I would see it differently than him or others out there. I felt like a director ( lol) checking camera angles, light etc. Had fun...But must say...It's an exhaustive job being on the set under the harsh lights the whole day.

A post shared by Kunal Gir (@kunalgir) on Apr 9, 2017 at 5:00am PDT

For Ranbir and Ali fans, Kunal’s post and clarification has shot down rumours of Dragon having been shelved.