Celebrity hair designer is the man who created the new look for actor Jaideep Ahlawat in the recently released film Jewel Thief. Talking to mid-day, he speaks about the process behind it
Celebrity hair designer Darshan Yewalekar's exclusive interview
Jaideep Ahlawat was possibly one of the biggest surprise elements of the recently released Netflix film Jewel Thief. The first look of the film which was unveiled earlier this year, left fans of the talented actor surprised with his all-new stylish look. Celebrity hair designer Darshan Yewalekar crafted this unique and cool look for the 'Paatal Lok' star. Talking to Mid-day, Yewalekar revealed that he was initially approached only for Saif Ali Khan's look in the film. "After seeing what I did for Saif, they asked, “Why don’t you also work on Kunaal Kapoor and Jaideep Ahlawat?” recalls Yewalekar.
Jaideep Ahlawat's uber cool look
"The first moodboard we created got the directors really excited," shares Yewalekar adding, "The brief for Jaideep's character was very simple: Let’s transform him. Let’s show him in a never-seen-before avatar. Also, his clothes are magical — and so is he. He just transforms — the way he stands, the way he moves. He’s such a chameleon."
"It’s fantastic to work with people who give you space and contribute to your process. We also get to add to theirs. That’s why we decided to go for an uber-cool, chic hairstyle with colored hair," added the celebrity hair designer who has been a part of the film industry for over 20 years now.
Evolution of hair styling
Darshan began his career by styling for Salman Khan's characters in his films. Over the years, he has seen the industry's attitude and approach towards hair and styling change for the better. "Earlier, when I was styling for Salman Khan and other upcoming actors, I was really intrigued by the idea that I could add more value. So I used to ask about the character, but they would brush it off — "Tu kya karega jaan ke? Tu isko hero bana de." That was the mindset I came from."
"Then I stumbled upon Ranveer Singh, and Sanjay sir made me meet him. From there, everything began to take shape. There’s now a proper structure in place — a system where you're designing for films with intention. You understand the script, the character, and what kind of hair or look the role requires. The process has really evolved over the last 15 years," he adds.
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