Ali Zafar who recently announced, 'Deosai', the Urdu-English bilingual that also marks his international debut as producer, is taking time out to undergo intense training in martial arts and kickboxing for his role in the action drama.

Ali has been training with one of the best trainers in the world at a local mixed martial arts (MMA) club for two hours daily and is on a special protein diet.

Confirming the news says Ali, "I started the prep a week ago and will keep going for another seven-eight weeks before we start shooting in August,".

On his birthday , Ali had announced his plan of producing and acting in an Urdu-English bilingual titled 'Deosai'. To be shot in real locations, including the highest plateau in Asia, Deosai is set to go on floors soon and is scheduled to release in theaters internationally by the mid of 2016.