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Renowned makeup artist Vikraman Nair, fondly known as Mani, has passed away at 81 due to age-related issues. His illustrious career, spanning over 150 films in Malayalam, Hindi, and Tamil, began with 'Swami Ayyappan' in 1975. Mani was the trusted artist behind iconic Mohanlal films like 'Chithram' and 'Kilukkam,' and Priyadarshan's 'Hera Pheri.' He also gave Sridevi and Jyothika their first on-screen makeup. His creative genius extended to the Miss World pageant and popular television serials, leaving an indelible mark on Indian entertainment.