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Prosthetics and transformation on Indian film sets
Ageing, scars and full character changes — and the specialists credited for them.
The work
Prosthetic makeup builds a character from moulds, silicone and paint rather than simply enhancing a face. It is planned long before filming and maintained through long shoot days.
These are the transformation credits in our records:
Prosthetics credit · Ronex Xavier · for Suraj VenjaramooduCredited as part of the beauty team · exact job title not stated in the source
“Xavier created wrinkles and ageing makeup for Suraj Venjaramoodu.” — Yofiri summary of the source
Source: Cinema Express, Oct 2019
Prosthetics credit · Prashant Doiphode · for Sayani GuptaCredited as part of the beauty team · exact job title not stated in the source
“Sayani Gupta says prosthetics artist Prashant Doiphode and his team put her look together, requiring four hours to apply.” — Yofiri summary of the source
Source: BollywoodLife, Aug 2019
Prosthetics credit · Subhash Shinde · for Priyanka Chopra JonasCredited as part of the beauty team · exact job title not stated in the source
“Shinde describes creating realistic boxing scars using prosthetic makeup for the Priyanka Chopra-starring Mary Kom.” — Yofiri summary of the source
Source: The Indian Express, Aug 2014
Prosthetics credit · Shipra AcharyaCredited directly for this work · exact job title not stated in the source
“Plex lists Shipra Acharya as prosthetic designer in the crew of Mirzapur.” — Yofiri summary of the source
Source: Plex
Prosthetics credit · Somnath KunduCredited as part of the beauty team · exact job title not stated in the source
“t2ONLINE explicitly names Somnath Kundu for prosthetic makeup and character looks on Padatik.” — Yofiri summary of the source
Source: t2ONLINE, Sept 2024
Prosthetics credit · Pattanam Rasheed · for MohanlalCredited as part of the beauty team · exact job title not stated in the source
“Rasheed created ageing makeup for Mohanlal in Paradesi.” — Yofiri summary of the source
Source: The Hindu, Sept 2011
Prosthetics credit · Ronex Xavier · for Fahadh FaasilCredited as part of the beauty team · exact job title not stated in the source
“Xavier darkened Fahadh’s complexion and fitted a prosthetic finger injury.” — Yofiri summary of the source
Source: The News Minute, Jun 2018
Prosthetics credit · Ronex Xavier · for Shanthi KrishnaCredited as part of the beauty team · exact job title not stated in the source
“Xavier describes using a moulded bald cap on Shanthi Krishna.” — Yofiri summary of the source
Source: The News Minute, Jun 2018
Prosthetics credit · Preetisheel Singh D’Souza · for Allu ArjunCredited as part of the beauty team · exact job title not stated in the source
“Singh D’Souza and her team used makeup and prosthetics to create Allu Arjun’s Pushpa Raj look.” — Yofiri summary of the source
Source: ThePrint / ANI, Feb 2022
Prosthetics credit · Clover Wootton · for Ranbir KapoorCredited as part of the beauty team · exact job title not stated in the source
“ELLE credits Wootton with Ranbir Kapoor’s transformation in Sanju.” — Yofiri summary of the source
Source: ELLE India, Jul 2018
Sources
- 1Suraj Venjaramoodu gets a different makeover for Android KunjappanOtherCinema Express · published 2019-10-23 · accessed 2026-11-09
- 2Posham Pa actress Sayani Gupta: Criminals need to be represented in a correct mannerOtherBollywoodLife · published 2019-08-26 · accessed 2026-11-09
- 3Creating boxing scars was challenging in ‘Mary Kom’: Make-up artistPress & mediaThe Indian Express · published 2014-08-14 · accessed 2026-11-09
- 4Mirzapur (2018) Full Cast & CrewOtherPlex · accessed 2026-11-10
- 5Make-up artist Somnath Kundu in a t2 chat on winning the National AwardOthert2ONLINE · published 2024-09-09 · accessed 2026-11-09
- 6The makeover artistePress & mediaThe Hindu · published 2011-09-14 · accessed 2026-11-09
- 7'Challenging task': Makeup artist Ronex Xavier speaks about styling actor Jayasurya for 'Njan Marykutty'OtherThe News Minute · published 2018-06-19 · accessed 2026-11-09
- 8Allu Arjun’s transformation to Pushpa Raj took more than 2 hours daily, makeup artist revealsPress & mediaThePrint / ANI · published 2022-02-15 · accessed 2026-11-09
- 9Meet Clover Wootton, the make-up artist behind Bollywood's biggest on-screen transformationsPress & mediaELLE India · published 2018-07-05 · accessed 2026-11-09
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