Shriyam Bhagnani is an Indian actress. She is mainly active in the Hindi film industry. She is a supporting actress in the TV series City of Dreams Season 2 (2021). She is known for her role as Hetal Dave in the movie Diddy Sumo (2023).
Wiki/Biography
Shriyam Bhagnani was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She graduated from Balijohn Acting Studio in Mumbai with a diploma in film acting.
Shriyam Bhagnani childhood photos
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′4″
Weight (approximately): 80kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
physical modification
In 2018, Shriam lost 25 kilograms for a film that was eventually shelved.
A post from Shriyam Bhagnani, a strength and conditioning coach, about her weight loss in 2018
She then had to gain weight for her role in the TV series City of Dreams Season 2 (2021). Shriam had to gain 14 kg for his role in the film Sumo Diddy (2023). She consumed 2,500 calories a day and weighed 97 kilograms to play the role of Hetal Dave, India’s first professional female sumo wrestler. According to her coach, Shriam weighed 83 kg while playing the role of Hetal. She underwent months of physical training to maintain muscle mass while gaining weight. At 97 kilograms, she still had to learn to wrestle, which was very challenging. Talking about the extreme weight loss and gain, Shriam said she felt out of control and the process affected her physical and mental health.
Shriyam Bhagnani underwent body transformation to play the role of Hetal Dave, India’s first female sumo wrestler
family and caste
Shriyam Bhagnani comes from a Sindhi family (father’s side).
Parents and siblings
Shriyam’s mother’s name is Kirti Bhagnani. Her father’s name is Deepak Bhagnani. They own the music production company Black Key Tunes.
Shriyam Bhagnani’s parents Kirti Bhagnani and Deepak Bhagnani
Her brother’s name is Bharat Bhagnani. He is the founder of Sector Gin and The Cabinet Gin.
Shriyam Bhagnani and her brother Bharat
other relatives
Shriyam’s uncle is Bollywood producer Vashu Bhagnani. He founded the production and distribution company Pooja Entertainment. Shriyam is the cousin of Indian actor, film producer and entrepreneur Jackky Bhagnani. He founded the music label Just Music. Her other cousin Deepshikha Deshmukh (Deepshikha Bhagnani before marriage) is a Bollywood film producer and entrepreneur. She is the founder of the skin care brand Love Organically.
Shriyam Bhagnani’s paternal relatives Vashu Bhagnani (far left) and his wife Pooja Bhagnani and children Jackky Bhagnani (second from right) and Deepshikha Deshmukh (second from left)
Profession
Shriyam Bhagnani gained experience in producing and editing before starting his acting career. She also assists directors.
Movie
Shriyam first appeared on screen in the film Bhaagi 2 (2018), where she played the role of Simi alongside actors Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani.
Shriyam Bhagnani (right) performs in front of the camera for the first time in her first film Bhaagi 2 (2018)
She also appeared in the film Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018). In 2019, she co-created and produced the short film Sunny Se Rubaroo. Her first leading role was in the film Sumo Didi (2023), where she played Hetal Dave, India’s first professional female sumo wrestler.
Shriyam Bhagnani (left) in a still from the film Sumo Didi, based on the life of Hetal Dave
She had to undergo a weight transformation and rigorous training to imitate Hetal’s appearance and skills. She was trained by celebrity coach Sahil Rasheed and received sumo training from Hetal Dave. Speaking about it in an interview, she said,
She taught me the classic sumo squat, which we did every day. She also taught me how a wrestler carries himself, how to look at your opponent when you get in the ring, and how to be ready for a fight when you’re facing someone bigger than you. It was a challenging experience, but it was all worth it. ”
Shriyam Bhagnani (left) trains with Hetal Dave for her film Sumo Didi (2023)
television
Shriyam’s first TV series was City of Dreams Season 2 (2021), which aired on the OTT platform Disney + Hotstar. She plays Tanya Mehta, opposite actor Ankur Rathee. She was nominated for the Filmfare “Best Supporting Actor” award for her role as Tanya, but did not make it to the finals.
Shriyam Bhagnani and “City of Dreams 2” co-star Ankur Rathee
Facts/Trivia
- Shriam said in an interview that although her family is famous in the Bollywood film industry, she does not want to take advantage of her connections. she says,
I do belong to a film family, but I don’t want people to focus on that when they talk about me. I want people to know and appreciate me for my work, not because I’m someone’s daughter or niece. ”
- When he was young, Shriam wanted to be a tennis player. After taking part in a play at a college production, she wanted to become an actress.
- Shriam is an athlete. She used to play and train tennis.
- Shriam said in an interview that she had bad days during filming. Talking about a special experience, she said:
I went to the director to ask about the food and was cursed into a microphone in front of nearly 300 people. I wanted to give up, but I tried to understand. A few months later, I had the most enjoyable experience on set because of the women on set… There’s a warmth that comes naturally when you have women around you. ”
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