Overview
- Vikram Gaikwad, a two-time National Film Award-winning makeup artist, passed away on May 10, 2025, in Mumbai following complications related to blood pressure.
- His funeral was held at Shivaji Park Crematorium in Dadar, with industry colleagues and political figures paying respects.
- Gaikwad's illustrious career spanned over three decades, with contributions to iconic films like 'Dangal,' '83,' 'Uri: The Surgical Strike,' and 'Ponniyin Selvan.'
- He was honored with National Film Awards in 2012 for 'Dirty Picture' and in 2014 for the Bengali film 'Jaatishwar,' among other accolades.
- Bollywood stars including Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh, and Varun Dhawan, along with Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, remembered him as a master craftsman who brought characters to life on screen.