Amitabh Bachchan praises makeup man of 50 Years for dedication on KBC 17
Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan recently paid heartfelt tribute to Deepak Sawant, his makeup artist of five decades, during an episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17. The superstar, who has spent more than 55 years in the film industry, highlighted Deepak’s extraordinary loyalty and commitment to his work.
A clip shared by Deepak Sawant on Instagram shows him fixing Amitabh’s hair and makeup during a break on the show, while Amitabh spoke to the audience about his long-standing collaboration.
Amitabh said: “Ye hai Deepak Sawant. 50 saal hogaya inko humare sath kaam karte hue. Aur ek baat bata dein, 50 saalon mein humne kareeb 200 films kiya hai. Koi bhi aisa din nahi tha jab woh humare sath nahi the. Ekdum duty bount, samay pe aaege, chaahe kuch bhi hojae. Aur ek baat bolne mein thoda gambhir samasya hai lekin hum bol hi dete hain… 3 din pehle, Deepak Sawant ke bhai ka mrityu hogaya aur uske bawajood ye kaam par aae hain. Inko tha ki aaj kaam hai toh kaam karna hai. Ye integrity aur commitment hota hai.”
He translated the sentiment: "This is Deepak Sawant. He has been working with me for 50 years. And let me tell you, in these 50 years, I have done around 200 films together. There wasn’t a single day when he wasn’t with me. Absolutely duty-bound, always on time, no matter what happens. There’s something a bit serious to say, but I’ll still say it… Three days ago, Deepak Sawant’s brother passed away, and even then he came to work. He felt that since there was work today, he must do it. This is what integrity and commitment truly are."
Deepak expressed his gratitude for Amitabh’s acknowledgment, writing on Instagram: “Mr. Bachchan’s kind words and appreciation always keep me grounded. Working with someone so humble, respectful, and loving towards his team is a blessing. At 76, his grace and encouragement still inspire my dedication to him.”
The episode marked one of the final installments of KBC 17, which concluded on Friday with Amitabh bidding an emotional farewell to fans. While the show has ended for now, viewers can expect the iconic host to return for the next season, carrying forward his unparalleled legacy of mentorship, humility, and respect for his team.