Last week, actor Shahid Kapoor posted pictures of himself working out at the gym. What got our attention was not the actor’s bulging biceps, but his completely changed look. The actor who shaved his hair for his role in Haider, is now sporting a messy do that he had tied in a ponytail. We wonder if he is prepping for a new role.
Actors who completely change their look for their roles is not unusual in Bollywood and Hollywood. Here are some actors who are virtually unrecognizable in their movie roles.
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Sushant Singh Rajput in Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!
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The actor has completely changed his look for this movie. In donning the image of the famed detective, Sushant can be seen wearing a muffler, and sporting a unibrow . The movie is set for release in April this year
Emraan Hashmi in Mr X
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Bald and diabolical, Emraan Hashmi’s turn as an evil scientist in this story based on Mr India is a far cry from the romantic leads we have come to associate him with. The movie is set to hit theatres in April this year.
Shilpa Shetty in The Desire
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Shilpa played an Odissi dancer. She meets a Chinese artist Jai Leang who wants to make a portrait of her. Shilpa completely deglammed for the role and wore a prosthetic that made her look bald.
Farhan Akthar in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
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The actor director underwent a rigorous diet and exercise regime to play the role of one of India’s most celebrated Olympians. The results were there for everyone to see.
Christian Bale in the Machinist/Batman Begins
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Christian Bale transformed his body so drastically that he was down to nearly 55kg for his role in the Machinist. Six weeks later, he had packed on the mass again for his role as the Caped Crusader.
John Travolta in Hairspray
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Do you have a favorite actor that completely changed his or her appearance in a film?
