Does an actor really need to resemble the public figure he or she's playing?
· economictimes.indiatimes.com
Casting famous people for biopics sparks debate about likeness versus performance. Rajkummar Rao's portrayal of Sourav Ganguly raises questions about physical resemblance. While some argue for looking like the person, others prioritize acting skill. Avantika Akerkar emphasized performance over resemblance when playing Indira Gandhi. The discussion highlights how actors inhabit characters through their craft.
I ran into an actor friend of mine who told me she played Indira Gandhi 7 times in 4 different films in different languages. This got me thinking. What goes int...