Make-up artist Subhash Shinde, who has been part of Bollywood films like Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-leela, Grand Masti, Patiala House and Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai, is happy that his work in Omung Kumar-directed Mary Kom is being appreciated. The biopic has also earned him the distinction of being the country's first make-up artist to use prosthetics in an Indian film, as till now, our filmmakers have always depended on foreign talent for special makeg up. Says he, “I'm grateful to Omung for believing that I'll be able to match up to Hollywood standards.“

About his experience of working on the film, he says, “It took two-three trials to get Priyanka's (Chopra) bald look right, but she was very encouraging.“ For the boxing ring sequences, Subhash had to give PeeCee a 'wounded' look. He recounts, “I visited many hospitals and observed minute details; I wanted to create a clear distinction between old and fresh wounds.“