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Meghna Gulzar Recalls Father's Unique Direction On Makeup Aesthetics
Director Meghna Gulzar has shared insights into her father Gulzar's distinctive approach to cinema, revealing how the legendary filmmaker would instruct actors to wash their faces if he felt their makeup was overdone.
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Meghna Gulzar, acclaimed director of films such as 'Raazi' and 'Talvar', recently opened up about her father's meticulous approach to filmmaking and his views on screen aesthetics. According to Meghna, Gulzar maintained strong convictions about the presentation of actors on camera, particularly regarding the use of makeup.
The director explained that her father would take unconventional steps to ensure that makeup did not overshadow an actor's natural features or distract from their performance. "He used to write a scene where the actress is washing her face," Meghna revealed, indicating that Gulzar would incorporate such moments into his scripts as a means of addressing what he perceived as excessive makeup.
This anecdote underscores Gulzar's philosophy of prioritising authenticity and naturalism in cinema. The legendary filmmaker, known for his poetic sensibilities and meticulous attention to detail, believed that an actor's face should communicate truth and emotion rather than be obscured by heavy cosmetic application.
Meghna's recollection offers a glimpse into the working methods of one of Hindi cinema's most respected creative minds and the influence his artistic principles have had on the next generation of filmmakers in Indian cinema.