Actor Abhishek Bachchan penned an emotional note remembering his long-time make-up artist, Ashok Sawant, who passed away on November 9. Sharing a heartfelt picture with him, Abhishek reflected on their nearly three-decade-long bond, expressing deep sorrow over his loss.
Abhishek Bachchan mourns the loss of his longtime make-up artist Ashok Sawant: “He was the first person whose feet I would touch and take his blessings”
In his tribute, Abhishek wrote, “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.”
Abhishek fondly remembered Ashok Sawant’s warm nature and kind heart, he added, “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 assistant 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. He was the first person whose feet I would touch and take his blessings whenever I gave my first shot of a new film.”
Reflecting on their long-standing bond, Abhishek revealed that Ashok was the first person whose blessings he sought before giving his first shot in any 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,” he wrote.
Abhishek concluded his note with a heartfelt message, saying, “Thank you dada, for your love, your care, your dignity, your talent and 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”
The post has touched many hearts across the industry, highlighting the deep personal bonds that go beyond professional relationships in Bollywood.
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