Jackky transforms body for Nitin Kakkar s next

Mumbai Dec 1 (IANS) Actor Jackky Bhagnani has undergone body transformation for his role in director Nitin Kakkars upcoming yet-to-be-titled film.

Jackky will be playing the role of a Gujarati boy in the movie which will also feature Kritika Kamra.

Jackky took to a Ketogenic diet for the project and lost 15 kgs in 20 days read a statement.

Ketogenic diet is a high-fat adequate-protein low-carbohydrate diet where the diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates.

"As I broke my knee earlier this year and gained a lot while doing rehab I had to loose all of that weight as Nitin sir wanted me to look a certain way and diet plays a very important role when you are trying to do a transformation. I believe where there is a will there is a way " said Jackky.

Jackky will next be seen in "Kedarnath" which is slated to release next year.

--IANS
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