Question

what does the writer mean by the fiery misery of those subjected make up​

Answer 1

Answer:

Fiery misery of those subjected to make up means during those days at the Gemini studios the artists had to bear lots of inconvenience on account of the heat produced by incandescent lights in the make-up room. The temperature in Madras is usually warm, the lights and the mirrors in make-up department further made it warm. And there were no air-conditioners then.  

Answer 2

The heat produced by the lights in the make-up room brought about a lot of discomfort to the actors in the make-up room. Hence the writer refers to this pain and trouble as ‘fiery misery’.