Celebrated make-up artist Preetisheel has revealed the work behind Akshaye Khanna’s rugged transformation in Dhurandhar. She said the character demanded clean contours, textured layers, scars, tanning, and subtle prosthetics to create a lived-in, menacing aura. Every element from hair evolution to dust and sweat, was designed to match the film’s gritty tone and strengthen its visual storytelling.