Ageing is irreversible in real life, but in reel life, thanks to advanced de-ageing technology, your favourite actor can look at his younger self on the silver screen.
The die-hard fans of Dr Shivarajkumar can’t wait to witness the magic of the de-aging technology in his upcoming venture — Ghost which is hitting the screens on 19 October.
Before computer technology made its way into movie making, make-up artists and other technicians showcased their talents to make an actor age, however not so convincingly.
The earliest example of this was by Karl Struss in Ben-Hur (1925). However, the first-ever case of de-aging technology was used in X-Men: The Last Standing (2006).
“A lot of star heroes want to look younger on screens and they go under the ‘digital knife’ said a Kannada director. He added that most CGI work is done to make an actor look fit and handsome.
All the films that have officially used the de-ageing technology have failed to make any impact at the box office in India, pointed out another filmmaker anonymously.