Abhishek Bachchan mourns passing of make-up art: ‘First person whose feet I would touch whenever I gave first shot of new film’ | Bollywood News

Actor Abhishek Bachchan took to social media to share the heartbreaking news of the passing of his longtime makeup art, Ashok Sawant. He mourned the loss of his makeup art ‘Ashok dada’, who passed away on Sunday, November 9. Sharing throwback photos with him, Abhishek penned an emotional note and shared how he was a part of the Bachchan family.
Abhishek Bachchan also shared that he was not keeping well for the last few years, however, he made sure the actor’s makeup was done. Abhishek revealed in his heartfelt note that how his ‘Ashok dada’ was the first person whose feet he touched on sets before the first shot of his films.

Abhishek wrote on Instagram, “Ashok dada and I have worked together for over 27 years. He has been doing my make-up since my very first film. He wasn’t just a part of my team, he was part of my family. His elder brother Deepak has been my father’s make-up man for close to 50 years.”
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“The last couple of years he was ailing so couldn’t always be on set with me. But whenever I was shooting, there wasn’t a single day he wouldn’t check on me. Making sure his assant was taking care of how my make-up was done. He was the most loving, gentle and affable person. Always a smile on his face, a ready warm embrace and some amazing namkeen chivda or bhakar wadi tucked away in his bag. Last night we lost him,” added junior Bachchan.
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Recalling his bond with him, Abhishek added, “He was the first person whose feet I would touch and take his blessings whenever I gave my first shot of a new film. From now on I will have to look up to the heavens and know that you’ll be looking down and blessing me.”
“Thank you dada, for your love, your care, your dignity, your talent and for your smile. It’s heartbreaking to even think of going to work and knowing that you won’t be with me. I pray you are in peace and I look forward to the bear-hug when we meet again. Rest in peace and happiness Ashok Sawant. 🕉️ शांति,” concluded Abhishek Bachchan.
Anaita Shroff Adajania reacted in the comment section saying, “Such a sweet man.” Priyanka Chopra also reacted with a broken heart emoji. Actor Jackie Shroff wrote, “Om Shanti such a gentle soul he was my condolences.”
Other celebrities like Remo D’Souza, Lara Dutta, Zoya Akhtar, Aahana Kumra, and Tarun Mansukhani too paid tributes in the comment section.Story continues below this ad
On the work front, Abhishek Bachchan will next be seen in films like Raja Shivaji and also in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer King were he will be reportedly seen as the antagon.