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DC Designs, now known as DC2, is famous for customizing vehicles with premium interiors — but their exterior designs often spark debate. One of their boldest and most unusual creations was the DC Vampire, built on a Daewoo Cielo sedan. The Vampire gained attention after appearing in the Bollywood film Chal Mere Bhai, featuring Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, and Karisma Kapoor. DC transformed the humble Cielo into a two-door, convertible-like show car with a completely redesigned body. Gone was the standard sedan look — replaced by a futuristic front end possibly inspired by the Plymouth Prowler, and Corvette-style tail lamps at the rear. The design was flashy, polarizing, and clearly made to stand out. It was intended to appeal not just to Indian enthusiasts but international audiences too, with some scenes in the movie showing the car abroad. While the interior was likely luxurious, the exterior became a conversation starter — some admired its boldness, while others found it too extreme. D...