Director Aditya Dhar has opened up about his initial reservations about working with Preetisheel Singh, the makeup and prosthetics artist on the Dhurandhar franchise. However, after meeting her, he was impressed by her talent and warm personality.
Aditya took to Instagram to share a heartfelt note for Preetisheel, praising her exceptional ability as an artist and her kind, grounded, and loving nature. He recalled the long hours they spent working together, sharing laughter and conversations, and how she lifted him up with her constant encouragement.
Preetisheel and her team's work on Dhurandhar was nothing short of extraordinary, according to Aditya, who noted that they treated each character with respect and made sure every face felt real and honest. He also revealed that Preetisheel is not just his head of department, but family.
The Dhurandhar franchise, starring Ranveer Singh, has been a massive success, grossing over ₹1300 crore worldwide. The sequel, Dhurandhar The Revenge, took a bumper opening and has collected over ₹1047 crore in India and over ₹1600 crore worldwide.