Like Deepika Padukone In "Chhapaak", See Other Unrecognisable On-Screen Transformations Of Bollywood Stars

Maanyata Thu |Mar 31, 2019

Like Deepika Padukone went unrecognizable in Meghna Gulzar's Chhapaak, here are some other Bollywood actors who got shocking transformations on screen.

To deliver their roles in the best way, actors often have to undergo drastic physical transformations. From Deepika Padukone in Chhapaak to Amitabh Bachchan in Paa, let’s take a look at 5 Bollywood stars who went unrecognized with their on-screen looks.

Deepika Padukone in Chhapaak

Deepika Padukone will be getting into the skin of an acid attack survivor named Laxmi Agarwal in her upcoming film Chhapaak, and it is said to be the most challenging movie in her career. The first look photo of the movie surprised fans, and many of them showered Deepika with praise for her transformation. Fans were strongly impressed with the striking resemblance thanks to the uncanny prosthetic make-up.

Akshay Kumar in 2.0

The ‘Khiladi of Bollywood’ Akshay Kumar accepted to sit for 5 to 8 hours a day to complete his transformation into a menacing beast in 2.0. His villain character is a combination of human and bird, which may be something that the Indian industry has never seen.

Amitabh Bachchan in Paa

Amitabh Bachchan In Paa

Amitabh Bachchan went through one of the most challenging transformations in Paa. The megastar plays the role of one 12-year-old kid suffering from progeria. His face was covered in a prosthetic mask so that he looks like he is suffering from a rare genetic disorder.

Ranbir Kapoor in Sanju

Sanju 1
Photo: Timesnownews.com

In Sanju, Ranbir Kapoor plays the role of the controversial Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, but the two don’t look alike. Therefore, Ranbir had to go through 13 look tests before finally getting the right look.

Anushka Sharma in Pari

640594 Anushka Pari Teaser
Photo: DNA.

Anushka Sharma’s transformation into a witch in Pari will give you a sleepless night. The actress looked terrifying with her battered and bruised face covered with blood and cold blue eyes. Just take a look at the photo below, and you will understand what we’re trying to say.

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