{
  "id": 9738874,
  "title": "The Revolutionaries actor Gurfateh Pirzada talks about his muscular physique",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/the-revolutionaries-actor-gurfateh-pirzada-talks-about-his-muscular",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T09:24:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fitness/the-revolutionaries-gurfateh-pirzada-muscular-calories-10884567/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Revolutionaries actor Gurfateh Pirzada recently shared his intense physical transformation from a lean, weak state to a muscular physique in Amazon Prime Video's The Revolutionaries. In an Instagram post, he credited director Nikhil Advani and his team for the vision and guidance that made the 6-8 week process possible. The actor, who had just recovered from a severe flu, explained that the transformation involved hours of intense training and a daily caloric intake of about 6000 calories. Consultant dietitian Garima Goyal noted that such a high calorie intake is unusual for the average person and should be tailored to individual needs. Goyal emphasized that while a large calorie intake can increase body weight, resistance training is necessary for muscle adaptation. He cautioned against interpreting the dramatic 6-8 week change as evidence that anyone can safely build a new physique in that short time frame. Recovery was also crucial, as high training volumes increase the need for adequate food, hydration, sleep, and rest. Goyal stressed that celebrity transformations often have specific deadlines, visual goals, and professional support, and trying to replicate them without understanding the individual's starting point can be unproductive. For certain roles, gaining muscle and body mass may be the objective, requiring the same discipline and planning as losing weight.",
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  "key_points": [
    "Gurfateh Pirzada transformed from weak to muscular for The Revolutionaries",
    "6-8 week process with 6000 calorie daily intake",
    "Dietitian warns against replicating transformation without professional guidance"
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "The Revolutionaries actor Gurfateh Pirzada talks about his muscular physique",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/the-revolutionaries-actor-gurfateh-pirzada-talks-about-his-muscular-9741686",
        "published": "2026-09-25T09:24:47.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}