For the authentic look

While getting into the skin of her character in Colors’ Mangal Lakshmi, Deepika Singh went the extra mile and got her nose pierced to look more authentic as Mangal, her character.

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About her preparations for the role of Mangal, Deepika Singh says, “As a kid, I always wanted to get my nose pierced but I couldn’t. I would always use stick-on bindis or accessories. However, for this character, I got a nose piercing, and I am thrilled that it suits me. The experience of getting the piercing was quite memorable and scary. It took a lot of courage because the first attempt didn’t go well, and I remember my nose bleeding a little bit. I had to go back and get it done again! It was a bit painful, but in the end was worth it. As an actor, I am all in for bending over backward to ensure authenticity. Mangal is a character that resonates with all the household women out there and the nose piercing is a striking aspect of her identity. I wanted to honour that by piercing my nose for real touch.”