Updated September 28th, 2019 at 15:02 IST

Shah Rukh Khan's secret to become Bauua Singh in 'Zero' revealed

'Zero' delivered Shah Rukh Khan in a never-seen-before avatar, garnering praises from fans across the country. Here's how the actor prepared for the role

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Shah Rukh Khan has impressed his audiences with his previous performances and is known for portraying complex characters with ease. One such character is 'Bauua Singh' from Zero. As per reports, the actor had invested a lot of time and effort to essay the character with perfection. The film delivered Shah Rukh Khan in a never-seen-before avatar, garnering praises from fans and critics across the country. Here is how the actor prepared for his infamous role in Zero.

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SRK as 'Bauua Singh'

Directed by Anand L. Rai, the movie marked the second association of Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif on-screen. The story of the movie revolves around the life of 'Bauua Singh,' who is on a quest to live his life to the fullest despite suffering from dwarfism. Shah Rukh Khan had to undergo numerous makeup sessions to get into the shoes of his character. In an interview with a media house, Shah Rukh shared that the technical team of the movie had put their skill set to great use. VFX was used in many scenes to make this character look convincing. 

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The technical team of Zero used the concept of optical illusion to enhance Shah Rukh’s character in the movie. In a media interaction, Shah Rukh Khan remarked that his character in Zero celebrates the journey of life. Khan revealed that he had to use prosthetic makeup to make the character look more convincing. The actor fondly recalled his experience in the film and called it one of his most special ventures. The rom-com also stars Tigmanshu Dhulia in a prominent role.

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Upcoming Ventures

The actor was last seen in Zero along with Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma. The actor turned producer for Bard of Blood starring Emran Hashmi in the leading role. Reports state that the Netflix Original is a political espionage story based on Bilal Siddiqui’s novel, Bard of Blood. As per reports, it is speculated that the superstar will be next seen in an upcoming action entertainer, Don 3. The movie is a sequel to the original hit, Don 2.

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Published September 28th, 2019 at 10:34 IST