'War 2': Anaita Shroff Adajania Reveals How Hrithik Roshan's Iconic Kabir Look Was Pushed Even Further
Hrithik Roshan, often hailed as the 'Greek God of Indian Cinema', once again captivated audiences with his magnetic screen presence in the recently released teaser for 'War 2.' His suave and effortlessly stylish appearance as super-spy Kabir instantly created an internet frenzy, and now, the film's costume designer, Anaita Shroff Adajania, is shedding light on how they've elevated his look even further for the highly anticipated sequel.
'War 2,' a pivotal installment in the YRF Spy Universe, promises to continue the franchise's legacy of delivering historic hits.
Anaita Shroff Adajania, who has been instrumental in shaping Hrithik's on-screen persona across several projects, shared insights into their design philosophy for Kabir. "I’ve been incredibly fortunate to work with Hrithik over the years — on Dhoom 2, Bang Bang, countless appearances and ads — and then came War," she stated. "Each project brought something new, but with War, we made a conscious decision to shift gears. We moved away from the grunge aesthetic and instead created a cleaner, sleeker look for him. It still had an edge — somewhere between real and godlike. And yes, kind of like a superhero in plainclothes! His look was determined, yet casual.”
For 'War 2,' the objective was to delve into a more profound and complex interpretation of the character. "It felt essential to explore a deeper, darker mood in Kabir. This version of him is layered — not just emotionally, but visually too," Adajania revealed. "Thinner fabrics, pieces that feel a little more lived-in, slightly unkempt even… and there’s more! But of course, Kabir is still Kabir — his sharpness always cuts through.”
Adajania emphasized building upon the foundation established in the first film: "We built on what worked in War 1: that transformative haircut, Hrithik’s magnetic presence, and then we just pushed it further. I think that combination—the looks, the attitude, the restraint—is what truly created this Kabir for War 2.”
Produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Ayan Mukerji, 'War 2' is set to unleash an epic cinematic showdown between Hrithik Roshan and NTR, regarded as the Man of the Masses. Kiara Advani plays the female lead in this highly anticipated action-thriller.
'War 2' is scheduled for a grand worldwide release on August 14th in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, promising a thrilling spectacle for audiences globally.
