Upendra's 17 get-ups in Dubai Babu

Upendra was seen in seven get-ups in his last Kannanda film Budhdhivantha. The film went on to become a hit.

Now, the actor has upgraded his wardrobe -- 17 -- in fact for his latest film Dubai Babu. Better still, he will be seen without his trademark moustache for the very first time!

The film is directed by Naganna and produced by Shailendra Babu.

Talking about the rather large wardrobe, Naganna said, "Uppi's looks in the film include one with a big moustache, another with thick glasses, yet another with bushy moustache and another without moustache. All these get-ups

are to add a little fun in the songs."

According to Upendra, the idea behind using different get-ups in the song was his brainchild. The director and the music director Sridhar improved upon the idea. The song was shot with Nikitha in Dubai.

From the time Upendra entered films, he has not been seen without his trademark moustache. When he was working as an assistant director and writer under actor-director Kashinath, he was given a small role but on the condition that he was to shave off his beard and moustache. Uppi refused the film. Once he even acted as Lord Krishna with his moustache!

Now, after so many years in the industry, Upendra will be seen without his trademark moustache for the first time.

Text: R G Vijayasarathy