India, Feb. 13 -- China's 89-year-old actor and model, widely known as 'coolest grandpa,' Wang Deshun, has stunned audiences once again-this time as the voice behind the arch villain in Ne Zha 2. The blockbuster animated film, which is shattering box office records and earning critical acclaim, features Wang as Wuliang Xianweng, a character who initially seems kind but later reveals his ruthless ambition. Many believe his commanding performance makes him the perfect choice for the role.

Born in Shenyang in northeastern China's Liaoning province, Wang led a colourful life long before his rise to fame. He began his career as a tram conductor and factory worker before becoming a theatre actor at the age of 24. A quarter of a century later, ...