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Rajiv Thakur’s 4-Hour Prosthetic Transformation: From Comedy to 80-Year-Old Professor in a Sci-Fi Drama Kapil Sharma Fame Rajiv Thakur Stuns as an 80-Year-Old Professor — Makers Reveal 4-Hour Prosthetic Journey Mumbai, 13 November 2025: Rajiv Thakur, widely loved for his comedy brilliance on Comedy Nights With Kapil Sharma, has taken a surprising and powerful leap into serious acting. In the Hindi science-fiction drama ‘Mano Ya Na Mano – Anything Is Possible’, he portrays an 80-year-old college professor, a character that demanded sensitivity, emotional depth, and complete transformation. To achieve the aged look, Rajiv underwent a grueling four-hour prosthetic makeup process every day. The transformation video, recently shared by the makers on a leading social media platform, is grabbing attention across the internet — with fans and industry insiders praising Rajiv for delivering one of his most intense and emotionally resonant performances. Rajiv, known globally for his comic timing and memorable characters, steps into a completely opposite zone here — silent, measured, and thought-provoking. The character arc takes him from age 40 to 80, capturing decades of wisdom and vulnerability through expressions rather than loud dialogues. Director Yogesh Pagare revealed how challenging the role was: “Rajiv is known for comedy, but this character needed stillness and emotional silence. The prosthetic process took more than four hours daily, yet Rajiv stayed focused and patient. His dedication made the character come alive.” ‘Mano Ya Na Mano – Anything Is Possible’ stars Hiten Tejwani, Rajiv Thakur, and Shikhaa Malhotra, and is the official Hindi remake of the Hollywood cult classic ‘The Man from Earth’, written by iconic science fiction writer Jerome Bixby. The film unfolds entirely in one single location, driven purely by dialogue and performances, as a man reveals a mind-bending secret — that he has lived for 14,000 years and stopped aging after 40. Written and Directed by Yogesh Pagare, the film is produced under the banner of SCI FI Indian Films in association with Falling Sky Entertainment, with Vijay M. Jain as Producer and Richard Schenkman & Eric D. Wilkinson as Co-Producers. The film released on 7th November 2025 and is streaming exclusively for members on the SciFiIndianFilms YouTube Channel, allowing audiences to experience this unique blend of science fiction and human emotion at the comfort of their screens. https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ-WKEcDUNK/