{"id":20008,"date":"2026-10-24T09:54:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T04:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/?p=20008"},"modified":"2026-10-23T22:06:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T16:36:52","slug":"how-shriyam-bhagnani-transformed-into-hetal-dave-for-sumo-didi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/how-shriyam-bhagnani-transformed-into-hetal-dave-for-sumo-didi\/","title":{"rendered":"How Shriyam Bhagnani Transformed Into Hetal Dave for Sumo Didi"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great performances deserve a grand festive celebration! This season, the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/myaccount\/subscription\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zee 5 Super Family Fest<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> brings the All Access + Sports quarterly pack at just \u20b9399 for three months (\u20b9133\/month). Full Zee 5. Half Price. Add Sumo Didi, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/genre\/sports\/hindi\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindi sports drama movie<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to your festive watchlist!<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Page Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #282fff;color:#282fff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #282fff;color:#282fff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/how-shriyam-bhagnani-transformed-into-hetal-dave-for-sumo-didi\/#Why_Is_Playing_Hetal_Dave_a_Challenge_for_Shriyam_Bhagnani\" >Why Is Playing Hetal Dave a Challenge for Shriyam Bhagnani?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/how-shriyam-bhagnani-transformed-into-hetal-dave-for-sumo-didi\/#From_83_kg_to_97_kg_Shriyam_Bhagnanis_Physical_Transformation\" >From 83 kg to 97 kg: Shriyam Bhagnani&#8217;s Physical Transformation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/how-shriyam-bhagnani-transformed-into-hetal-dave-for-sumo-didi\/#The_Unusual_Exercises_Behind_Shriyam_Bhagnanis_Sumo_Didi_Look\" >The Unusual Exercises Behind Shriyam Bhagnani&#8217;s Sumo Didi Look<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/how-shriyam-bhagnani-transformed-into-hetal-dave-for-sumo-didi\/#What_Does_Shriyam_Bhagnani_Learn_From_Hetal_Dave\" >What Does Shriyam Bhagnani Learn From Hetal Dave?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/how-shriyam-bhagnani-transformed-into-hetal-dave-for-sumo-didi\/#Beyond_the_Physical_Changes_Understanding_Hetal_Daves_Mindset\" >Beyond the Physical Changes: Understanding Hetal Dave&#8217;s Mindset<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/how-shriyam-bhagnani-transformed-into-hetal-dave-for-sumo-didi\/#Watch_Shriyam_Bhagnani_as_Hetal_Dave_in_Sumo_Didi_on_Zee_5\" >Watch Shriyam Bhagnani as Hetal Dave in Sumo Didi on Zee 5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/how-shriyam-bhagnani-transformed-into-hetal-dave-for-sumo-didi\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Shriyam_Bhagnani_and_Sumo_Didi\" >Frequently Asked Questions About Shriyam Bhagnani and Sumo Didi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_20013\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20013\" style=\"width: 1132px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/myaccount\/subscription\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20013\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/global\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1132x400-86.jpg\" alt=\"Full Zee 5. Half Price.\" width=\"1132\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20013\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A different kind of strength deserves the spotlight! Discover Sumo Didi with the Zee 5 Super Family Fest. Full Zee 5. Half Price.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does an actress prepare to step into the shoes of India&#8217;s first professional female sumo wrestler? For Shriyam Bhagnani, playing Hetal Dave requires much more than memorising dialogues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From gaining 14 kilograms to learning unfamiliar wrestling techniques, her preparation for this Hindi biographical movie involves months of specialized training. But what exactly goes into bringing a real-life athlete to the screen?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Playing_Hetal_Dave_a_Challenge_for_Shriyam_Bhagnani\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Is Playing Hetal Dave a Challenge for Shriyam Bhagnani?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike conventional acting roles, portraying a professional sumo wrestler demands specific athletic abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sumo requires explosive strength, flexibility and precise coordination, making the physical requirements particularly challenging.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shriyam has approximately ten months to prepare for the lead role in Sumo Didi. During this period, she works towards developing the movement patterns and conditioning necessary for the wrestling sequences.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_83_kg_to_97_kg_Shriyam_Bhagnanis_Physical_Transformation\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 83 kg to 97 kg: Shriyam Bhagnani&#8217;s Physical Transformation<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most noticeable aspects of the Sumo Didi actress&#8217;s transformation is her weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under fitness trainer Sahil Rasheed, Shriyam increases her weight from approximately 83 kg to 97 kg.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The programme focuses on developing muscle mass while maintaining the mobility required for sumo wrestling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her preparation also includes nutritional guidance, with a planned diet of approximately 2,500 calories to support her training.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The transformation becomes an important part of portraying Hetal&#8217;s sporting identity convincingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Unusual_Exercises_Behind_Shriyam_Bhagnanis_Sumo_Didi_Look\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Unusual Exercises Behind Shriyam Bhagnani&#8217;s Sumo Didi Look<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What do empty gas cylinders and floor-sweeping movements have to do with preparing for a movie?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quite a lot, apparently!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shriyam&#8217;s training includes exercises designed to improve specific aspects of her performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifting empty gas cylinders: Helps develop grip strength.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep squats and floor-sweeping movements: Improve flexibility and mobility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reflex training: Prepares her for rapid movements during wrestling sequences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strength conditioning: Supports the physical demands of repeated takes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The unconventional approach provides an interesting glimpse into the preparation behind a sports biopic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Shriyam_Bhagnani_Learn_From_Hetal_Dave\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Does Shriyam Bhagnani Learn From Hetal Dave?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s where the actress gets an opportunity few performers receive!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hetal Dave personally trains Shriyam, introducing her to the techniques and traditions of sumo wrestling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alongside learning essential movements, the actress observes how professional wrestlers enter the ring, approach opponents and prepare for competition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These interactions give her firsthand insight into the sport and the personality she portrays.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beyond_the_Physical_Changes_Understanding_Hetal_Daves_Mindset\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the Physical Changes: Understanding Hetal Dave&#8217;s Mindset<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shriyam&#8217;s preparation also involves understanding Hetal&#8217;s experiences with body image and social expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The actress has spoken about how the role changes her perspective on resilience and self-belief.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For audiences who enjoy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/genre\/women-oriented\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">women-centric movies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the performance explores a character whose ambitions challenge conventional ideas about appearance and sporting careers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This emotional dimension adds depth to the film beyond its competitive wrestling backdrop.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_Shriyam_Bhagnani_as_Hetal_Dave_in_Sumo_Didi_on_Zee_5\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch Shriyam Bhagnani as Hetal Dave in Sumo Didi on Zee 5<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curious to see how Shriyam&#8217;s preparation translates onto the screen?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/details\/sumo-didi\/0-0-1z51089186\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watch Sumo Didi online on Zee 5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and discover her performance in this Hindi sports biographical drama, directed by Jayant Rohatgi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore more inspirational <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/lang\/hindi\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hindi movies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zee5.com\/movies\/genre\/sports\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sports movies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on Zee 5 featuring remarkable sporting personalities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_Shriyam_Bhagnani_and_Sumo_Didi\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions About Shriyam Bhagnani and Sumo Didi<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Who is Shriyam Bhagnani?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shriyam Bhagnani is an Indian actress who portrays Hetal Dave in Sumo Didi.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Has Shriyam Bhagnani appeared in other movies or TV shows?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, Shriyam Bhagnani has appeared in Baaghi 2 and the crime drama series City of Dreams, among other projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Who are the other actors in the Sumo Didi cast?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sumo Didi cast includes Chaitanya Sharma, Anubha Fatehpura, Nitesh Pandey and Raghav Dhir.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Is Sumo Didi based on a real person?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the film draws inspiration from Hetal Dave, India&#8217;s first professional female sumo wrestler.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What genre is Sumo Didi?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sumo Didi is a Hindi sports drama inspired by real-life events, combining biographical storytelling with the world of professional wrestling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Offer valid from 11 October to 11 November. 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