Vidya Balan will be seen playing the role of renowned
yesteryear actress Geeta Bali in her debut Marathi movie, Ekk Albela.
Presented by Mangalmurti Films, the biopic produced by
Dr. Monish Babre and Kimaya Motion Pictures Production and directed by Shekhar
Sartandel, is a tribute to the legendary actor, Bhagwan Dada, for his
contribution to the Hindi film industry.
Ever since the first look of Ekk Albela has been
launched, people couldn’t stop raving about Vidya Balan’s striking resemblance
to Geeta Bali.
Makeup artist Vidyadhar Bhatte and costume designer
Subarna Ray Chaudhuri reveal what it took for the powerhouse performer to slip
into her character.
“I took six-seven wigs along and tried out 10 hairstyles
before zeroing down on a middle parting that enhanced the likeness between the
two,“ says Vidyadhar, adding that the National Award winning actress has been
wanting to do a Marathi film for a long time. “She was in Cochin when I called
her. She heard the script upon her return and immediately agreed to be a part
of the film.”
Vidyadhar wanted to keep Vidya’s look as natural as
possible. “Geeta Bali had a thin upper lip so I used foundation to make Vidya’s
lip appear thinner, ditto for her eyebrows which I coloured. Vidya didn't take
much time to get dressed and would never interfere in his work.
Costume designer Subarna Ray Chaudhuri, who had designed
Vidya’s costumes in just six days, says, “We had a clear brief that Vidya had
to look exactly like Geeta Bali, especially in the songs, ‘Shola Jo Bhadke’ and
‘Bholi Surat Dil Ke Khote’. I have worked with Vidya on Parineeta earlier so I
am familiar with her taste. We used a lot of pista green, maroon and yellow
because the colours complement her,” she says.
The designer would send pictures of sample fabrics to the
director who would convert them in black and white to see if they had the
desired effect. Even the jewellery was customised. “Designs from the time
aren't readily available. We've used a lot of gold, silver, emeralds, rubies
and pearls. Hoop earrings which were in vogue, as also voluminous georgettes,
silk and prints. We wanted to stay true to the theme and the period, so saris
were draped in a certain way, the skirts were high-waisted and the blouses had
cowl necks,” says Subarna.
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