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Actors Who Used Makeup to Become Unrecognizable for a Film

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Amitabh Bachchan portrayed a young child who had progeria, a rare genetic disease. In the movie, Big B didn't resemble a teenage guy at all.

Amitabh Bachchan in 'Paa'

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With the use of elaborate prosthetics and makeup, Akshay had to change into the villainous Crowman or Pakshi Rajan for this science fiction movie.

Akshay Kumar in 'Robot 2.0'

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Raabta had Rajkummar Rao in a cameo appearance, although he was virtually unrecognisable. In the movie, he played a character who was more than 300 years old. 

Rajkumar Rao in 'Raabta'

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The crowd has been eager to see Kangana Ranaut's Emergency even though it hasn't yet been released. The actress has entirely changed into former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Kangana Ranaut in 'Emergency'

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Everyone was astonished by Nawazuddin Siddiqui's alter ego for the movie Haddi. He is shown as a lady in the movie poster while wearing a dress.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui in 'Haddi'

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