You brought to life the characters that writers and directors had envisioned: Subodh Bhave remembers Vikram Gaikwad
Known for his exceptional work in films like The Dirty Picture,
Omkara
, and Sanju, Balgandharva, veteran makeup artist
Vikram Gaikwad
, passed away in Mumbai. Widely respected for his craft and meticulous attention to detail, Gaikwad's death is being deeply mourned across the Indian film industries. He was unwell for the past few months. During the COVID, he suffered a paralytic stroke.
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Since then, his health has continued to decline. About five or six days ago, he was admitted to Hiranandani Hospital in Powai, Mumbai due to health complications, where he took his last breath.
A multiple
National Film Award
winner, Gaikwad (61) began his career as a makeup artist with 'Sardar'. He went on to prove his mettle in numerous Bollywood and regional films.
Ranveer Singh
,
Aamir Khan
, Anushka Sharma,
Subodh Bhave
, Mahesh Manjrekar, Pooja Hegde, and others paid heartfelt tributes on social media.
Actor-director Subodh Bhave who has worked with Gaikwad in multiple films, wrote, "You brought to life the characters that writers and directors had envisioned, and gave them your true 'colours.'
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