Zarif Ghazzi loses 21 kg for his role as Abas

Actor Zarif Ghazzi has revealed the demanding physical transformation he underwent for his role as Abas in the upcoming film "Kudrat 1968: High Council." Ghazzi lost 21 kilograms, reducing his weight from 90 kg to 69 kg, and also darkened his skin tone to embody the character of a school student.

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I don't see Abas in myself; about 98% of the characteristics of Abbas are not in me.

Ghazzi admitted that the character of Abas was a significant challenge because its traits were almost entirely opposite to his own. "I don't see Abas in myself; about 98% of the characteristics of Abbas are not in me," he stated. To overcome this, he worked intensely to adopt the persona, noting that he is not naturally a short-tempered or confrontational person, unlike the character.

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For this role, I had to lose weight, from 90 kilograms (kg) to 69 kg.

The film's cast, kept under wraps for a year, was officially revealed at an event hosted by Astro. Alongside Ghazzi, the movie stars Evertt Gomes, Akmal Ashraf, Dai Fuad, Chech Harith, and Mierul Aiman. The theme song, "Manifestasi," by Sharul Kamal, was also premiered at the event.

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It wasn't easy because I had to watch my diet, eating only once a day and exercising every day.

Ghazzi shared that portraying Abas required not only weight loss but also a strict diet, eating only once a day and exercising daily. He and the other cast members were under strict instructions not to disclose any details about the film or their roles until the official announcement, a trust he found significant to uphold. He mentioned that he only revealed he was acting in a school-themed movie, leaving the rest to speculation.

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Many people asked, but we kept silent. I only said I was acting in a school story, letting people guess the rest.