The Indian film industry has lost one of its most gifted behind-the-scenes craftsmen as renowned makeup artist Vikram Gaikwad passed away in Mumbai on Saturday. Widely respected for his transformative work in cinema, Gaikwad was a recipient of the National Film Award for Best Makeup Artist on seven occasions. He was 65.

He was hospitalised at Hiranandani Hospital in Powai three days ago due to BP issues. He passed away on Saturday at around 8:30 am. "He was quite well when he was admitted. We were not expecting that he would pass away so soon," Dr Prasanna Paranjpe, Gaikwad`s younger brother, told PTI.