Updated On: 10 November, 2025 01:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Abhishek Bachchan recently took to Instagram to pen a long emotional note for his make-up artist, Ashok Sawant. The actor shared how he had been with him since the start of his career, and they worked together for 27 years

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.
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.