Kriti Sanon is gearing up to wow audiences in Cocktail 2, and her fitness trainer Karan Sawhney has now lifted the lid on the intense prep behind her new avatar. Taking to social media, Sawhney shared how the actress transformed into Ally, a role that called for a lean, toned physique without losing that natural glow. The journey, he says, was all about balance.
The Brief: Lean, Toned, and Glowing
According to Sawhney, the vision came straight from director Homi Adajania. “When @kritisanon and I first had a chat, we didn’t just have a fitness goal we had a director’s vision to bring to life,” he wrote. The makers wanted Kriti to look athletic and camera-ready, but there was a catch: no hollowed-out faces or size-zero extremes. “The brief was clear and uncompromising. Super lean. Super toned. Abs that actually show on camera. Strength that reads through the screen. But this was the real challenge, don’t lose the glow. Don’t hollow out the face,” the trainer revealed. It was a tightrope walk between fit and luminous, and they nailed it week after week.
The Workout Regimen: Heavy Lifting and Smart Cardio
Sawhney broke down the exact routine that got Kriti ready for her first-ever bikini scene. “Here’s what the journey looked like behind the scenes – Heavy strength training to build shape and definition – Incline walks for slow, sustainable fat burn without muscle loss – Zone 2 cardio to keep the metabolism working without burning her out – Nutrition dialled in to protect the face while leaning the body – Regular director briefings factored into every phase of the plan,” he explained. The focus was on building shape and maintaining energy, not crash dieting or overtraining. It was a holistic approach that let Kriti stay radiant while getting shredded.
Kriti’s Dedication and the Bikini Scene Challenge
The trainer also highlighted the mental toughness required. “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 ever bikini scene. That’s not just a physical challenge. That’s mental. That’s emotional. That’s showing up every single day even when you don’t feel like it. She had to be fit and lean, NOT SIZE ZERO!” Sawhney added. He praised Kriti’s discipline and consistency, saying, “Dedication. Consistency. Discipline. Kriti brought all three relentlessly. This wasn’t just about looking good for a scene. This was about honouring the character, the director’s vision, and most importantly, herself. Ally is real because @kritisanon made her real.” With the film’s release on the horizon, fans can’t wait to see the result of all that hard work.