Dipak Ranjan Nayak
- Make-Up Department
Dipak Nayak is a renowned Makeup Designer and Special Effects Artist, widely recognized as a defining creative force behind the visual grandeur of Indian television's most iconic mythological and historical epics. With a career spanning over 17 years, he has established an unparalleled legacy in crafting characters for magnum opus shows including the legendary "Devo Ke Dev... Mahadev," "Jai Shri Krishna," "Jai Maa Vaishnodevi," "Siya Ke Ram," "Chandrakanta," "Salim Anarkali," "Bhoothnath," "Saat Phere," "Kali Re," and "Akbar Birbal."
His expertise transitioned seamlessly to cinema, most notably as the key makeup designer for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Netflix period saga "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar." Nayak's prolific work also encompasses major advertising campaigns for top brands like HDFC Mutual Fund, Jio, Asian Paints, MDH Masala, and Lalchand Jewellery.
A revered authority in both character transformation and beauty, he is a sought-after name for luxury bridal artistry. Dedicated to nurturing new talent, he founded the Dipak Nayak Makeup Institute. Renowned for his meticulous historical research and technical precision, Nayak is the artist behind some of the most visually stunning narratives in Indian media.
