Wednesday, June 17, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Six-pack Abs Not Necessary To Deliver Hits, Says Madhavan

Darpan News Desk IANS, 10 May, 2015 12:11 AM
    Actor R. Madhavan says it's a misconception that people with six-pack abs can deliver hit films.
     
    Asked what's his take on six-pack and eight-pack abs in Bollywood, Madhavan told IANS: "Making six-pack abs for no reason doesn't make sense. When you are young, it is possible. 
     
    "I feel you have to be fit and look attractive. People have this misconception that people with six-pack abs can deliver hits, but that's not the case. Had I built six-pack abs for 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns', I wouldn't have been able to justify myself."
     
    Talking about the film, he said: "It was very difficult for me to justify the role in the film. I also know there is a lot of expectations from this film. But considering the fact that Anand L. Rai is the director, no actor can act bad in his film. He will see to it that actors give their 100 percent."
     
    "Tanu Weds Manu Returns", a sequel to "Tanu Weds Manu", also features Kangana Ranaut. 

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Bollywood not predictable, says Annu Kapoor

    Bollywood not predictable, says Annu Kapoor
    National Award winning actor Annu Kapoor admits that off late sex comedies have done well in Bollywood, but he insists there is no "formula for success".

    Bollywood not predictable, says Annu Kapoor

    Bejoy Nambiar: 'Pizza' not frame-by-frame remake of Tamil version

    Bejoy Nambiar: 'Pizza' not frame-by-frame remake of Tamil version
    Bejoy Nambiar, co-producer of the horror-thriller "Pizza", clarifies that the Hindi remake is completely different from the 2012 Tamil film by the same name and that they have just captured the essence of the original.

    Bejoy Nambiar: 'Pizza' not frame-by-frame remake of Tamil version

    Kareena 'fine' with acting in commercial films

    Kareena 'fine' with acting in commercial films
    Even the biggest of stars like Parveen Babi and Zeenat Aman have always worked in commercial films. The biggest superstars (successful female actresses) of this year will be part of biggest superstar films, so it’s fine

    Kareena 'fine' with acting in commercial films

    Anushka Sharma flies to Istanbul for shooting

    Anushka Sharma flies to Istanbul for shooting
    Off to Istanbul for the second leg of dil dhadakne do .. Sleep deprived and totally dazed :( .. I will sleep the hell out on this flight :))

    Anushka Sharma flies to Istanbul for shooting

    Vidya Balan excited to work with Mahesh Bhatt

    Vidya Balan excited to work with Mahesh Bhatt
     Actress Vidya Balan, who is currently busy promoting "Bobby Jasoos", says she is excited to associate with Mahesh Bhatt in "Humari Adhuri Kahaani".

    Vidya Balan excited to work with Mahesh Bhatt

    'Ek Villain' turns box office hero, earns Rs.50.70 crore

    'Ek Villain' turns box office hero, earns Rs.50.70 crore
     The three-day box office collections indicate that movie buffs are loving “Ek Villain”. The Balaji Motion Pictures' latest offering has set the cash registers ringing ever since it hit the screens June 27.

    'Ek Villain' turns box office hero, earns Rs.50.70 crore