Actor Mona Singh has opened up about the demanding physical preparation she underwent for her role in Laal Singh Chaddha. Known for her adaptability across genres and characters, Singh spoke candidly about the changes she made to her lifestyle in order to portray the character of Laal¡¯s mother ¡ª a role that required different physical appearances at various stages of the story.
Mona Singh revealed that the role demanded her to shift body weight across the film¡¯s timeline. ¡°I had to be thin in the first half of the movie, had to put on a little in the middle portion, portraying a woman in her mid-40s, and towards the end, I had to lose all that weight and look fragile,¡± she told Indiatimes.
Describing the process as ¡°very challenging,¡± Singh said the weight changes were done in carefully timed stages. The transformation required a strict discipline in terms of fitness and diet throughout the film¡¯s production cycle.
Speaking about the larger challenge, Mona said, ¡°Every role comes with its own set of challenges, but one that really stands out for me was when I had to completely transform my lifestyle for Laal Singh Chaddha.¡±
Her portrayal aimed to match not just the character¡¯s age but also the emotional tone of each stage. The physical transformation was aligned with the storytelling arc, ensuring authenticity in each frame.
In Laal Singh Chaddha, Mona Singh played the mother of the title character, a role that formed the emotional backbone of the narrative. The part required more than just emotional depth ¡ª it demanded commitment to detailed physical preparation, which Singh delivered.
Her performance was noted for bringing balance and emotional strength to the film, portraying a resilient figure navigating motherhood through the film¡¯s time jumps and dramatic shifts.
Mona Singh¡¯s disciplined approach and layered transformation for Laal Singh Chaddha reflect her commitment to roles that challenge both body and craft.