Kriti Sanon has been praised for her toned physique in the recently released trailer of Cocktail 2. Now, her fitness trainer Karan Sawhney has opened up about her intense preparation to help the actress achieve the look she wants for her character, Ally, in the Homi Adajania directorial.
“We didn’t just have a fitness goal, we had a director’s vision”
On June 4, Karan shared a behind-the-scenes video documenting Kriti’s fitness journey and revealed that the transformation was driven by a specific creative vision for the character.“When @kritisanon and I first chatted, we didn’t just have a fitness goal, we had a director’s vision to bring it to life,” she wrote.According to Karan, stepping into the role of Ally pushed Kriti beyond her previous fitness challenges, especially as the film required her to perform her first bikini scene.“She was stepping into the role of Ally in Cocktail 2. And with that came something that pushed her harder than anything before — her first bikini scene. That’s not just a physical challenge. That’s mental. That’s emotional. That shows up every day even when you don’t feel like it,” she shared.
‘Fit and smooth, not a size zero’
Karan revealed that the brief from the makers was clear: Kriti needed to be fit, toned and strong without compromising her natural glow.“She needed to be fit and lean, not a size zero,” she said.Recalling the vision set by director Homi Adajania, Karan added, “The brief was clear and uncompromising. Super slim. Super toned. Abs that really show off for the cameras. The strength they read across the screen. But this was the real challenge: don’t lose the glow. Don’t hollow out the face. The director needed Ally to be fit and svelte. dial it in.” That’s the fine line we walked. each one the only one Week”.
As part of Kriti’s fitness regime
Sharing details of the transformation process, Karan revealed that Kriti trained six days a week and followed a carefully structured plan.The regimen included high-intensity workouts to build muscle definition, gradual and sustainable fat loss without sacrificing muscle mass, and Zone 2 cardio sessions to keep his metabolism active without causing burnout.Food also played a key role in the process. Karan explained that the actor followed a high-protein diet while remaining in a calorie deficit. Her meals, recovery and sleep schedule were carefully monitored to ensure she maintained a healthy appearance while achieving a leaner body.“The type of training we did – with his nutrition, his sleep, his food – we included a lot of hill walking. He was eating a high protein diet. We were kind of in a deficit, but with a lot of strength training and basically staying active all day. It was a challenge, but as you can see, he pulled it off,” he said.Praising Kriti’s commitment, Karan added that the actress has brought “dedication, consistency and discipline” to the process and credited her for living the character of Ally.
About Cocktail 2
Cocktail 2 also stars Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna in important roles. The film serves as a spiritual sequel to the 2012 hit Cocktail starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone and Diana Penty.Directed by Homi Adajania, Cocktail 2 will hit theaters on June 19, 2026.
