# Deo reveals two-hour transformation; Sharma calls Shatrughan divine blessing 2026-08-09T23:47:07+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Ajinkya Deo, who plays Guru Vishwamitra in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming epic 'Ramayana', said his initial makeup and costume took two hours. According to odishatv.in, the beard had to be removed for lunch, so the British makeup artist split it into three sections to save time. Deo called the process lovely and praised Ranbir Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Rama and Yash's 'lovable' Ravana. Meanwhile, Nitish Sharma, cast as Shatrughan, told Mid-Day that the role came during a difficult phase when he was reading the Ramcharitmanas. He called the offer a divine blessing and a reminder of Lord Ram's bigger plan. Sharma thanked casting director Mukesh Chhabra, producer Namit Malhotra, and director Nitesh Tiwari for trusting him with the responsibility. ## Coverage - odishatv.in Tags: Ajinkya Deo, Bollywood, makeup transformation, mythological epic, Nitish Sharma, Ramayana Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/deo-reveals-two-hour-transformation-sharma-calls-shatrughan-divine-blessing/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/deo-reveals-two-hour-transformation-sharma-calls-shatrughan-divine-blessing/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.