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Preetisheel Singh Reveals How She Crafted Akshaye Khanna’s Rehman Dakait Look for ‘Dhurandhar’

The National Award winner detailed a prosthetics‑led approach focused on clean structures with controlled detailing for a unified, consistent visual world.

Overview

  • Singh shared behind‑the‑scenes photos and a detailed note on Instagram, explaining the creation of Khanna’s on‑screen avatar.
  • Her design prioritized subtle intensity through clean structures, controlled detailing and tones that accentuated features without overpowering the character.
  • Hair served as a storytelling tool to signal time and pressure, with scars, tanning, sweat and dust matched meticulously for continuity.
  • She said even secondary and tertiary characters were given distinct traits and layered textures to feel real in brief appearances.
  • Outlets highlighted her credentials as a National Award–winning artist who runs Da Makeup Lab and has designed looks for major Indian films.