Makeup artist Shoaib Khan honours acid attack survivors, recreates Deepika’s character from ‘Chhappak’

Makeup artist  Shoaib Khan paid tribute to acid attack survivors after recreating Deepika Padukone’s look from her latest film ‘Chhapaak’ that is based on the true story of a woman who tries to reconstruct her life after a man throws acid on her face.

The artist shared the pictures on Instagram with the caption: “After recreating this look: I have only one thing to say to all the acid attack survivors around the globe: Glisten your face with ruby lipstick. Gather your hair to one side so the details of your face become more visible. And SMILE! No one can maim or embarrass you! Don’t hide your scars, instead, flaunt them like a superpower! You’re beautiful and you’ll always be beautiful.”

In the long post on his Instagram handle, he further wrote that it was hard for him to look in the mirror after the look was complete because he could feel the pain and trauma of the survivors.

Talking about Deepika Padukone, he wrote that after Chhappak, his respect for her had increased. “I love you Deepika for raising awareness on this issue through Chhappak and giving motivation to all these survivors to shine through their grit and determination and move forward in life! You’re my true star.”

Last year, Khan recreated Padukone’s character in ‘Bajirao Mastani’ by transforming himself in the starlet. He has also done makeovers such as the queen of melody, Noor Jehan, as Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent and Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker.