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'Baahubali': Prabhas reveals how archery became his passion

Updated on: 15 April,2017 04:48 PM IST  | 
Mohar Basu | mohar.basu@mid-day.com

Archery training as part of prep for 'Baahubali' grows into hobby for Prabhas, who is setting up a fence at home to practice the sport

'Baahubali': Prabhas reveals how archery became his passion

Prabhas in a still from Bahubali
Prabhas in a still from Bahubali


When you live a character for five years for reel, it is unlikely that you wouldn't imbibe certain traits of it in life.


For Prabhas, working on war-drama Bahubali has been taxing — both emotionally and physically. But there's one aspect of his character that he's taking home, literally — his archery training. Prabhas learnt the art for the magnificent war squences in the film, but what started as a requirement soon turned into a hobby. The actor, we hear, is setting up an archery range in his house.


Prabhas says, "The film introduced me to the sport, which soon became my passion. I was being trained by professionals from whom I continue to learn, even though the shoot is over."

A source adds, "Prabhas learnt archery for several months as was required for both instalments of Bahubali. His interest grew. Now, he follows the sport whenever he gets time, even watching matches on YouTube and attending tournaments." Currently in the midst of promotions for the film, The actor has taken a break from the lessons. He intends to resume his training once he returns to Hyderabad.

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