Aamir Khan Productions releases statement mourning the demise of makeup artist Vikram Gaikwad
Among the many members of the Indian film industry were Aamir Khan and his production house who mourned the loss of legendary makeup artist Vikram Gaikwad after he passed away in Mumbai on Saturday. Known for his exceptional work across Hindi, Marathi, and South Indian cinema, Gaikwad’s contribution to Indian cinema has been hailed as nothing short of transformative. His final rites were reportedly held at Shivaji Park in Dadar, where close friends, colleagues, and fans gathered to bid farewell to one of the finest artists in the industry. Aamir Khan Productions, with whom Gaikwad collaborated on multiple successful projects, paid a heartfelt tribute on X (formerly Twitter). The post read, “It is with great sorrow that we say goodbye to the legendary make-up artist Vikram Gaikwad. I had the pleasure of working with him in films like Dangal, PK and Rang De Basanti, to name a few. He was a true master of his craft and his work transformed many actors into unforgettable characters that w...