INDIAN STARS WHO UNDERWENT UNBELIEVABLE MAKEUP TRANSFORMATIONS FOR THEIR ROLES

By Nakul Tomar | September 19, 2024

RAJKUMMAR RAO IN RAABTA

Rajkummar Rao's transformation in Raabta involved intense makeup and prosthetics, turning him into a menacing antagonist, making his familiar face almost unrecognizable.

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KAMAL HAASAN IN KALKI 2898 AD

In Kalki 2898 AD, Kamal Haasan’s elaborate makeup and futuristic prosthetics age him significantly, altering his features into a complex dystopian character.

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VIKRAM IN I

Vikram’s role in I required drastic makeup and prosthetics, including extreme body modifications, transforming him into a disfigured character and completely changing his appearance.

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AMITABH BACHCHAN IN PAA

Amitabh Bachchan’s portrayal of a child with progeria in Paa involved transformative makeup, aging him into a 12-year-old boy and making his identity almost unrecognizable.

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KANGANA RANAUT IN EMERGENCY

In Emergency, Kangana Ranaut’s makeup transformed her into Indira Gandhi, with detailed prosthetics and makeup capturing the former Prime Minister's features and age.

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DEEPIKA PADUKONE IN CHHAPAAK

Deepika Padukone's role in Chhapaak included extensive makeup to depict the physical trauma of an acid attack, significantly altering her appearance for a realistic portrayal.

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KANGANA RANAUT IN THALAIVII

In Thalaivii, Kangana Ranaut's transformation into J. Jayalalithaa involved detailed makeup and prosthetics to mimic the Tamil Nadu leader’s iconic appearance.

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AKSHAY KUMAR IN 2.0

Akshay Kumar’s antagonist role in 2.0 featured heavy CGI and makeup, transforming him into a menacing robot with a completely different and unrecognizable look.

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NAWAZUDDIN SIDDIQUI IN HADDI

Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s role in Haddi required extensive makeup and prosthetics, completely altering his visage for a dramatic and unrecognizable character transformation.

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LARA DUTTA IN BELL BOTTOM

Lara Dutta’s portrayal of Indira Gandhi in Bell Bottom involved heavy makeup and prosthetics, successfully replicating the former Prime Minister’s distinct features and appearance.

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