Hrithik puts on weight for disabled role

Hthrik Roshan has been banned from going to the gym by the director of his forthcoming film Guzaarish.

Sanjay Leela Bhasali has instructed the actor to prepare for the wheelchair-bound role by putting on weight.

A source said: "Unlike most actors who feel restless when they stop going to the gym, Hrithik is very cool about it. At this point of time, his mind is working only on Guzaarish.

"He has taken to Bhansali’s film like a duck takes to water. He knows that he can get back his present look in a few days time, if and whenever he wants."

Guzaarish, co-starring Aishwarya Rai, is said to be a remake of Christopher Nolan's The Prestige.