A interval movie calls for authenticity, and Sky Force isn’t any totally different, says Darshan Yewalekar. The celeb hairstylist was roped in to create the appears of Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya, and a few supporting actors within the aerial actioner that provides a retelling of India’s airstrike on Pakistan throughout the 1965 struggle. Director duo Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur’s temporary to him was easy—keep as true as potential to the period it’s set in. “For inspiration, I went through material from the period, studied aviators and the style of clothing [popular then]. There were very few photographic references. Since we were depicting Air Force officers, we had to work within a few boundaries. So, I created a lookbook that never crossed those boundaries,” says Yewalekar.
Darshan Yewalekar
In Sky Force, Pahariya’s character relies on squadron chief Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya, who was posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra. Yewalekar says they tried a number of appears earlier than zeroing in on the moustache that makes him resemble the late struggle hero. “Veer made notes to register every detail that was discussed to bring his character to life. We did multiple changes before achieving the moustache style,” he recollects.
With the movie taking part in out over 15 years, hair performed a big function in depicting the transformation of Kumar’s character. Yewalekar factors out that the celebrity flaunts a salt-and-pepper look within the second half. He says, “Akshay sir helped us achieve the look with his suggestions. The hair transition was a great idea. The film has multiple looks, but there were a bunch that needed special attention.”
