Abhishek Bachchan gets emotional as he mourns the death of his long-time makeup artist

Abhishek Bachchan with his late make-up artist Ashok Sawant

Actor Abhishek Bachchan took to social media on Monday morning to mourn the loss of his makeup artist Ashok Sawant. The actor revealed that Sawant, who worked with him for 27 years, passed away on Sunday, November 9. Abhishek also shared throwback photos with him, and penned a long emotional note calling him a part of the Bachchan family.

Abhishek Bachchan pens an emotional note remembering his makeup artist

The actor revealed that Sawant wasn't keeping well for the last few years, but always ensured that the actor's makeup was done. Abhishek also added that Sawant was the first person whose feet he would touch on sets before the first shot of his films.

Recalling his memories, 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."

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."

The I Want to Talk actor expressed his gratitude to late Sawant, saying, "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."

Abhishek Bachchan work front

On the work front, Abhishek will next be seen in films like Raja Shivaji starring Riteish Deshmukh and King starring Shah Rukh Khan. According to reports, he will be seen playing the antagonist in Shah Rukh Khan's multi-starrer film.