One of B-town's prominent make-up artist Pandhari Juker who has worked with legends like Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Meena Kumari, and Rajesh Khanna died after a prolonged illness. Fondly remembered as Pandhari Dada, he started his career as a makeup artist during the era of black and white films and also trained Big B's personal makeup artist Deepak Sawant. He was awarded the Shantaram Jeevan Gaurav for his work in hindi cinema.
Fondly remembering Pandhari Juker as his first make-up man, Amitabh Bachchan shared on Twitter, “T 3445 - Pandhari Juker , passes away, prayers, condolences … pioneer, iconic make up Artist, of Film Industry .. trained all the prominent makeup artists of today .. brilliant, professional and a most endearing personality .. my very first make up was done by him.”
Madhuri Dixit also penned a heartfelt note remembering the ace makeup artist, Taking to her Twitter, Madhuri wrote, Saddened to hear of the passing of Pandhari Dada, who has worked with everyone from Meena kumari to Madhubala to today. I have very fond memories of him working together in Tezaab, Ram Lakhan & many more. He made everyone look beautiful & elegant on screen. May soul rest in peace.