Published 14:08 IST, October 5th 2020
Did you know Ayushmann Khurrana wore lens that hindered 80% of his vision in 'Andhadhun'?
Do you know that Ayushmann Khurrana had to undergo this to pull off his role in 'Andhadhun'? Not only that but he was also trained under a pianist.
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Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Andhhun became one of biggest hits of 2018. Along with gaining commercial success, movie poured in critical acclaim along Ayushmann’s way. But do you kw that actor h to undergo 80% blind to pull off his role in movie? t only that but he was also trained under a professional pianist for about two months for role. Here’s everything that you need to kw about it:
Ayushmann Khurrana’s hard work for Andhhun
Bhaai Ho star nailed character of a blind pianist in film. But after release of film, Ayushmann Khurrana himself revealed that almost 80% of his vision was hindered. During his interaction with mid-day, actor said that Andhhun team arranged a special pair of lenses from London which helped him appear blind throughout film.
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However, those lenses hindered his sight by 80%, which was n coupled with black glasses. combination caused his vision to deteriorate and that is how he shot entire film. Ayushmann ded that he wasn’t able to see through glasses and thus his body langu also changed. lenses and glasses me him more sceptical while walking, which turned out to be good for his role.
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Shedding light on same, makeup and prostic designer, Preetisheet Singh, told QNA India that Andhhun did t require heavy prostics, but giving Ayushamann a blind look required special attention from makers as y arrange a different kind of lens for star. She ded that lenses were custom-me to make his character appear more realistic onscreen. According to Singh, ‘Scleral lenses’ were ordered which covers one’s entire visible part of eyes. only downside for opting for se lenses was that it blurred Ayushmann’s vision, Singh said. However, actor was co-operative with makers.
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About Andhhun
Helmed by Sriram Raghavan, Andhhun is a black comedy crime thriller starring Tabu, Ayushmann and Rhika Apte in pivotal roles. film chronicles life of a blind pia player who unwillingly gets embroiled in murder controversy of a former actor. film has earned IMDb rating of 8.3 stars out of 10.
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14:08 IST, October 5th 2020