Mumbai: The Indian film industry has lost one of its most talented behind-the-scenes artists, renowned makeup artist Vikram Gaikwad, who passed away in Mumbai on Saturday, May 10. His death marks the end of an era of makeup artistry where his skills transformed countless film characters into screen legends. The news sent shockwaves across the industry and many celebrities including Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh, Mrunal Thakur condoled his death.
National Award-winning makeup artist Vikram Gaikwad, known for his work in films like ’83’, ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’, ‘Dangal’ and ‘Ponniyin Selvan’, died at a Mumbai hospital on Saturday. Vikram’s death was confirmed by his younger brother.
Vikram K’s younger brother Dr. Prasanna Paranjape told the media, “He was admitted to Hiranandani Hospital in Powai three days ago due to blood pressure problems. He passed away today (May 10) at around 8:30 am. His blood pressure was low, due to which we could not save him. However, when he was admitted here, he was fine. We did not expect at all that he would pass away so soon.’
Anushka Sharma-Sonam Kapoor
Today on May 11, Anushka Sharma has shared an article post on her official Instagram story and wrote in the caption, ‘RIP Dada, Om Shanti.’ At the same time, Sonam Kapoor has also mourned the death of Vikram Gaikwad.
Sonam Kapoor shared an article on her Instagram story and wrote in the caption, ‘Om Shanti Vikram Dada. Thank you for making me Bittu, Ayat and much more and for your love and support.’
Parineeti Chopra
Parineeti Chopra shared a picture of Vikram and wrote, ‘Our Legendary Vikram Dada. May your soul rest in peace. It was an honor to work with you, learn from you, see your magic. Will always have respect for you.’
Aamir Khan
The entire Hindi cinema is mourning the death of Vikram Gaikwad. Aamir Khan, who has worked with Gaikwad in many projects, wrote a long note which has been released by his team. The note reads, ‘It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to legendary makeup artist Vikram Gaikwad. I had the privilege of working with him in films like Dangal, PK and Rang De Basanti. He was a true master of his craft and his work transformed many actors into memorable characters who will live on the screen forever.’
Ranveer Singh
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh shared a picture of Vikram on his Instagram story. Along with the monochrome photo, he wrote, ‘Dada’ and added it with several emoticons of pigeons, broken hearts and folded hands.
Varun Dhawan
Varun Dhawan remembered Vikram Gaikwad on his Instagram story and wrote, ‘I had the privilege of working with Vikram Gaikwad sir in Badlapur, he helped me design my look in every detail. A true magician who took Indian cinema forward. Thank you thank you Dada. Om Shanti.’
Mrunal Thakur
Mrunal Thakur has posted an article about the death of Vikram Gaikwad on her Instagram story and wrote with a broken heart in the caption, ‘Vikram Dada. I really can’t believe this.’
Vivek Agnihotri
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri praised the art of late makeup artist Vikram while praying for the peace of his soul. Vivek shared a picture of Vikram on his X handle and wrote, ‘Om Shanti. Vikram Gaikwad was a legendary makeup artist and an asset to realistic Indian cinema. He didn’t just do makeup, which is often seen as a way to make actors look glamorous, he crafted characters and gave them soul like a true artist. I had the privilege of watching his craft closely. As I always say, artists never die.’
Vikram Gaikwad’s film career
Vikram Gaikwad’s work spans across Hindi, Marathi and South Indian films such as ’83’, ‘Shakuntala Devi’, ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’, ‘Sanju’, ‘Dangal’, ‘PK’, ‘3 Idiots’, ‘Omkara’, Panipat, Bell Bottom, Uri: The Surgical Strike, Blackmail, ‘Balgandharva’, ‘Katayar Kaljat Ghusali’, ‘Ponniyin Selvan, ‘Super 30’, ‘Kedarnath’, ‘Thugs of Hindostan’ and ‘The Legend of Bhagat Singh’ and ‘O Kadhal Kanmani’.
Vikram Gaikwad has been awarded the National Award
Vikram Gaikwad was awarded the National Film Award for Best Makeup Artist in 2010 for a Bengali film ‘Moner Manush’. According to media reports, he won this award a record seven times.
