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Actor's Grueling 4-Hour Makeup for 'Ramayana'
11 Nov
Summary
- Actor endured four hours of daily makeup for Raja Mali.
- Specialists in makeup, movement, and stunts aided performance.
- Film is the first of a planned two-part adaptation.
Actor Chetan Hansraj recently shared insights into his transformation into Raja Mali for Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film, 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend'. The process demanded a significant daily commitment, with four hours dedicated solely to makeup and prosthetics to achieve the character's ancient and brutal visage.
Hansraj lauded the contributions of various experts who shaped his portrayal. Makeup artist Virginia Holmes and her team were instrumental in creating Raja Mali's look. Action director Terry Notary helped define the demon king's unique movements and psychology, while stunt coordinator Ian Van Temperley and his team designed the film's intense action sequences.
Furthermore, animation supervisor Andrew Doucette's work in visual effects was crucial in bringing the performance capture data to life, resulting in groundbreaking VFX for Indian cinema. 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' is the first installment of a planned two-part adaptation of the Hindu epic, starring Yash, Ranbir Kapoor, and Sai Pallavi.
