Mumbai. Started in 1974.
Vidyadhar P. Bhatte has worked magic over the years on the stars' faces. He learnt the tricks of the trade from none other than the legendary, Pandhari Juker. His apprenticeship with Juker in 1974 helped him immensely in learning the art. Since then, he has never had to look back.
Bhatte has worked with all the stalwarts of the Hindi movie industry, like Dilip Kumar, Manoj Kumar, Sunil Dutt, Sanjay Dutt, Kulbhusan Kharbanda, Amrita Singh, Meenakshi Sheshadri, Sarika, Aamir Khan to recent glam girls like Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, Rani Mukherjee, Dia Mirza, Shilpa Shetty, Vidya Balan, Asin, Raima Sen, Ayesha Takia and others.
Bhatte wasn't restricted by Bollywood and has also forayed into advertising, doing over 10,000 television and print commercials. During this stint, he's worked with several ad-gurus like Prahlad Kakkar, Kiran Deohans, Pradeep Sarkar, Mahesh Mathai, to just name a few. He's also been associated with regional films in Tamil and Telegu.
Bhatte also started a firm, V.P.B. Productions, and executed several international projects under its umbrella. Some of his international projects include Crocodile II: Death Roll, Hari Om, One Night with the King, The Forest and The Cell.
His art will also make you look like a million bucks. Latch on to his secrets, his techniques and be bowled over by his skill in the Mumbai studio.
Movie profile (selected few)
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Parineeta, Lage Raho Munnabhai, Eklavya, Deewar, Trishul, Vidhata, Yudh, Noorie, Kabhi Kabhi, Kala Patthar, Nakhuda, Ardh Satya, Kranti, Hero, Dard ka Rishta, Rocky.
Awards
IIFA for Parineeta in 2006.
IAAFA award for technical excellence in 2003.
Kingfisher fashion awards (make-up artist Hall of Fame) in 2001.
IAAFA award for excellence in make-up in 1997. |