Updated On: 30 April, 2025 12:49 PM IST | Mumbai | Athulya Nambiar
Celebrity hair designer is the man who created the new look for actor Jaideep Ahlawat in the recently released film Jewel Thief. Talking to mid-day, he speaks about the process behind it

Celebrity hair designer Darshan Yewalekar`s exclusive interview
Jaideep Ahlawat was possibly one of the biggest surprise elements of the recently released Netflix film Jewel Thief. The first look of the film which was unveiled earlier this year, left fans of the talented actor surprised with his all-new stylish look. Celebrity hair designer Darshan Yewalekar crafted this unique and cool look for the `Paatal Lok` star. Talking to Mid-day, Yewalekar revealed that he was initially approached only for Saif Ali Khan`s look in the film. "After seeing what I did for Saif, they asked, “Why don’t you also work on Kunaal Kapoor and Jaideep Ahlawat?” recalls Yewalekar.
"The first moodboard we created got the directors really excited," shares Yewalekar adding, "The brief for Jaideep`s character was very simple: Let’s transform him. Let’s show him in a never-seen-before avatar. Also, his clothes are magical — and so is he. He just transforms — the way he stands, the way he moves. He’s such a chameleon."