‘I feel 25, which I had forgotten’: Fardeen Khan on his impressive physical transformation

Fardeen Khan took people and his fans by surprise earlier this month when he stepped out looking fit and fierce outside of casting director Mukesh Chabbra’s office. 

In an interview with Hindustan Times, Fardeen said that he was not prepared for his photo to go viral and that people would receive it so strongly. 

The ‘No Entry’ actor said, “It felt good to get a warm welcome. I didn’t even know that there was a photographer. People are so generous and talking about how I looked, it most certainly feels good. When you take a break and attempt to get back, especially when so much has changed in the industry, it is daunting. Such a reaction makes it a bit easier. It felt good that people are still interested in you and haven’t forgotten you.” 

Fardeen has been away from the film industry for the past 11 years now. 

Further speaking about his transformation, Fardeen said, “Back then, I wasn’t feeling my best. I am also dad to my daughter, 7, and son, 3, so I run after them, take them to school, play in the part etc. I wanted to reclaim myself, not just how I look, but how you feel, your energy level. So, six months ago, the lockdown worked for me and I focused on health and nutrition and lost weight. Later, I got a personal trainer and I have lost 18 kilos this year.”

“More importantly, I feel very good. I feel 25, which I had forgotten. We are in a business where you are expected to look good and that is part of the motivation of working again. I am happy and it feels great,” he added.