In Poets and Pancakes, Chapter 6 of the Class 12 English Flamingo book by Asokamitran, “the fiery misery” refers to the discomfort and unpleasant experiences endured by actors and actresses subjected to heavy makeup under the intense lights in the Gemini Studios. The phrase highlights how makeup, especially under hot studio lights, was an uncomfortable ordeal, causing physical distress to those who had to wear it for prolonged periods. This description conveys the harsh realities behind the glamour of the film industry.
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The make-up room had the look of a hair-cutting salon with lights at all angles around half a dozen large mirrors. They were all incandescent lights which produced lots of heat that create discomfort for actors. They all went through discomfort and the trouble which is described as ‘the fiery misery’.
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