For this No Shave November, I have compiled a list of a few characters from
the movie world whose facial hair are a symbol of something profound. So, hold
on to your beards and read on...
Tom Hanks
(Cast Away – 2000 film) - Chuck Noland
This movie was one of the most brilliant
performances by the legendary actor Tom Hanks. He is the kind of actor who can
make you feel the humanness of the soul. In this movie, he starred as a FedEx
employee who got stranded on an uninhabited island after a plane crash. It is
directed by Robert Zemeckis of “Back to the Future” film series fame. The whole
movie is carried by the remarkable acting of Hanks who is the solitary
character. The insanity, silence, chaos and forlornness are some of the
heartfelt emotions portrayed in the movie. This beard depicts his castaway from
civilization and the straw to hold onto reality. It is one hell of a movie.
Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover – 2009 film) - Alan Garner
As hard as it is to pronounce this weird comic’s
unusual name, his beard is one eye-catcher. We all know him as that disgusting,
socially inept and an eerie maniac from “The Hangover” film series. He has
portrayed a lot of funny roles over his career like in Due Date (along with
Robert Downey Jr.) and The Campaign (along with Will Ferrell) but his beard has
been a constant. He is an amazing comic whom we won’t ever miss by any chance.
Shahid Kapoor (Haider – 2014 film) - Haider
Shahid Kapoor was magnificent as the titular
protagonist in this ardent tragedy by
Vishal Bhardwaj. Every once in a while, Bollywood churns out a notable film and
this is it. This movie is set amidst the insurgency hit Kashmir conflicts of
1995 and civil disappearances. The story, music, acting, directing and cinematography
is sensational. This look of Haider gives us the insight into mind which is
devolving into chaos at the thin line between saneness and insanity. It gives
us an insight into the mind of a son who cannot control the circumstances, his
force to find his father and the irateness of the revenge from his uncle. This
is one of the bold looks and character portrayed by Shahid Kapoor.
Daniel Day-Lewis (Lincoln – 2012 film) – Abraham Lincoln
This was one of the iconic roles
portrayed by the marvellous Daniel Day-Lewis in his role of President Abraham
Lincoln directed by genius Steven Spielberg. Day-Lewis is considered to be a
method actor who spends months preparing and researching for his roles. His
devotion to the character often becomes so strong that he remains completely in
character during the shooting of his films often leading to ill-health. He is
the recipient of three Academy Awards for Best Actor, a feat that makes
him the only male actor in history to garner
three wins in the lead actor category. Even being an English actor of Irish
descent, he portrayed the role of an American President with utmost passion and
dynamism. He has established his work as a paragon and is one of the most
acclaimed actors of his generation. This beard is a symbol of the great work
done by Abraham Lincoln who preserved the Union,
abolished slavery, strengthened the federal government and modernized the
economy. He was one of the greatest U.S. presidents.
