Mashhoor Amrohi on Transforming into Nawab Shafiq for 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' Mashhoor Amrohi, the grandson of late filmmaker Kamal Amrohi, has shared insights about his role as Nawab Shafiq in Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The movie, which has become a massive box office hit, is praised for its uncanny casting, particularly Amrohi’s portrayal of the character, which closely resembles Pakistan’s former prime minister Nawaz Sharif. Despite appearing in only two scenes, Amrohi’s performance has sparked widespread attention and debate. In an interview with Mid-Day, Amrohi revealed that many people initially believed his character was created using artificial intelligence. He expressed surprise at the reaction, stating that no one had expected the role to be played by him. “For me, the biggest compliment is that nobody believes it is me. Some are saying that it’s AI,” he said. Amrohi also mentioned the viral memes and online discussions surrounding his transformation, which have become a significant part of the film’s cultural impact. The film’s success is attributed to its meticulous casting and the effort required to portray Nawab Shafiq. Amrohi described the extensive makeup process, which included an eight-hour daily routine and a bodysuit designed to mimic the character’s physique. “We had to depict the same body weight, face, and aging,” he explained. The makeup artist, Preetisheel, worked intensively to achieve the desired look, with Amrohi spending over eight hours each day in the makeup chair for four consecutive days. He also revealed that the bodysuit included a “paunch” to replicate the character’s physicality. Amrohi noted that the initial makeup test did not meet the director’s expectations, leading to a more rigorous process.#aditya_dhar #nawaz_sharif #mashhoor_amrohi #nawab_shafiq #mid_day
