Amitabh Bachchan transforms into epic warrior Ashwatthama in Nag Ashwin’s ‘Kalki 2898 AD’
July 4, 2024Amitabh Bachchan stars as Ashwatthama in the eagerly awaited sci-fi movie “Kalki 2898 AD,” directed by Nag Ashwin. This film has a star-studded cast, including Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Kamal Haasan, Disha Patani, and Shobhana. There’s been a lot of excitement around this movie.
Recently, Amitabh’s makeup artist, Preetisheel Singh, shared some behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram. These pictures show Amitabh patiently sitting while his makeup is applied, transforming him into the character Ashwatthama. In the photos, you can see intricate silicone pieces on his cheeks and forehead as part of his look.
Preetisheel captioned one of her posts, “From screen icon to epic warrior! It was truly memorable transforming @amitabhbachchan Sir into #Ashwatthama, blending the grandeur of mythology with the prowess of a cinematic legend.” Another caption reads, “Legend meets legend: @amitabhbachchan Sir as Ashwatthama, embodying timeless valour and strength.”
Fans have been praising the transformation. One fan commented, “What a transformation. Brilliantly done. After watching Kalki 2898 AD, I felt Amitabh towered over all.” Another said, “This is some brilliant work. Amazingly done. He looks breathtaking as Ashwatthama.” Others added, “Oh wow. Look at the legend calmly sitting and getting his makeup done. Sir, you were the best thing about Kalki 2898 AD.”
“Kalki 2898 AD” is being praised for its unique mix of the Hindu epic Mahabharata and science fiction. The film was released globally on June 27th in many languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and English. It also features cameos by Vijay Deverakonda, Dulquer Salmaan, and Mrunal Thakur.
