Amitabh Bachchan’s portrayal of Ashwatthama featured wooly eyebrows, a matted bun, aged skin, and an unkempt beard. His transformation was highlighted by striking black-rimmed sunken eyes and a bloodied indentation on his forehead, a nod to the character’s lore. Detailed close-up photos and mid-process glimpses of his look were shared by Da Makeup Lab, with character design credited to Preetisheel Singh Dsouza.