Ritesh thought the experience of becoming a doll was surreal, but given that he's been Ken for as long as he has, he felt comfortable making the transformation. He said, "I think I actually learned more about the character because this turned into physical exercise for me exploring the character, both as a cartoon and a plastic doll. I walked away from the experience feeling closer to the character than ever before. I still am a terrible surfer though, something Ken excels at." Tanya added, "Ritesh is a talent who I believe deserves to be recognized for the strides he has made as an Indian American actor in Hollywood. I hope the world sees that in the way he’s represented in these images, and I hope for the opportunity to elevate the presence of other equally deserving artists in the future." Link in bio for the rest of this story by @pablovaldivia on @buzzfeed. 🔗 Styled by @venk_modur Hair & Makeup by @alisaradoi Set assistance by @tatianamiralaeff