
Rohit Saraf recently sent fans into a frenzy when he dropped a thread of shirtless pictures on Instagram, flaunting his six-pack abs.
Rohit Saraf, the charmer who made hearts flutter as the boy-next-door in Mismatched and Ishq Vishk Rebound, has undergone a jaw-dropping transformation that no one saw coming. Known for his soft looks, smile and romantic hero aura, the 28-year-old actor has today completely transformed his body with a chiseled physique for his upcoming film Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari – and fans are obsessed.
Rohit flaunts six-pack abs from the set
The actor recently set social media ablaze when he dropped a thread of shirtless pictures on Instagram, flaunting his carved six-pack abs. The post showcased Rohit in his peak physical form and also vibing with co-stars Varun Dhawan, Jahnvi Kapoor, and Sanjay Malhotra in colourful Holi-themed scenes from his viral song “Panwadi”.
Coach reacts: ’12 months of relentless discipline’
Behind Rohit’s dramatic growth stood his trainer, Tejas Lalwani, who couldn’t resist praising the actor. Reposting Rohit’s post on his Instagram story, Lalwani wrote: “12 months of relentless discipline. A journey etched in memory forever—not just about fitness, but about growth. To show up, day after day, even on the hardest days when quitting felt easier. @rohitsaraf, you made it look effortless, but as your coach, I know the grind behind it.” He went on to add, “You’re not just a great trainee; you’re an incredible human being to work with,” Lalwani concluded.
Peek into his workout
A behind-the-scenes video from Panwadi’s shoot, shared by Filmfare, showed Rohit doing a mix of strength and functional training on set. From bicep curls and lateral raises to push-ups and high-intensity drills.
Rohit speaks: ‘It was long overdue’
While the internet praised him for his new look, Rohit reflected on how the transformation changed him, inside and out. “It was long overdue. My journey with fitness has always been challenging. Growing up, I used to be a dancer, so my fitness came from that. I was never somebody who believed in wanting to go to the gym to stay fit,” Rohit said, while talking about his upcoming series The Revolutionaries, in a recent interview, as reported by Hindustan Times.
That mindset changed when director Shashank Khaitan nudged him towards building a more dynamic image for his new film, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. “It wasn’t a condition for the role, but he wanted to show me in a different way,” Rohit revealed.
“Weirdly, there was a sense of discipline that trickled down in other areas of my life as well. What I was eating, my schedules, my sleep cycle, everything started falling in place because of having a regular workout routine,” he said.
‘It’s not like I changed who I am’
For Rohit, this wasn’t just about building muscles; it was about evolving as an individual. “It’s not like I changed who I am, it’s just another extension of me. The kind of reception I have got has been nothing but supportive. There was some shock worth because people had never seen me like that. I am happy with what this entire journey has done for me, not just physically but even emotionally and mentally. I feel a lot more confident today, which is very exciting,” he reflected.