Mirzapur’s Guddu Pandit Physique Secrets: Ali Fazal’s Training Revealed

How Trainer Rahul Bhatt Built Ali Fazal’s Guddu‑Pandit Physique for Mirzapur

Fans love Ali Fazal as the towering, muscle‑bound Guddu Pandit in Amazon Prime’s Mirzapur. Wonder how he bulked up? Fitness coach Rahul Bhatt (yes, Alia Bhatt’s half‑brother) shared the inside story with Hindi Rush.

The Brief

Excel Entertainment told Bhatt that Ali would play both a bodybuilder and a gangster. The look had to be big and intimidating—“thoda bhay hona chahiye” (there should be some fear)—but not shredded like a fitness model.

Training Focus

• Core lifts: heavy squats and deadlifts.
• Shoulders: extra work to give Guddu that broad, imposing frame.
• Not ultra‑ripped: gangsters don’t need six‑pack definition; size and presence mattered more.

Diet

• No extreme calorie cuts.
• Plenty of protein shakes to support muscle growth.

Challenges

Ali trained hard despite picking up a few injuries. “He was very professional,” Bhatt said.

The Guddu Walk

Viewers noticed Guddu’s confident swagger—some even say it echoes Rahul Bhatt’s own gait. Bhatt laughs: “My sister (Pooja Bhatt) said he picked up your vibe, so maybe there’s something to it.”

Fun Casting Fact

• Ali was first tested for Munna Tripathi (the villain later played by Divyenndu).
• Divyenndu originally read for Bablu (eventually played by Vikrant Massey).
• Casting twists led to Ali embodying Guddu—and the rest is streaming history.

So next time you watch Guddu crush weights—or enemies—remember the heavy squats, protein shakes, and a trainer who knew exactly how big a gangster should look.

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