Salman, Kareena, Hrithik honour hair and makeup artists of Bollywood (view pics)

Mumbai, May 1: It's rare that the backstage heroes of Bollywood are recognized anywhere. But last night was the night of these make up artists and hair stylists, as they were bestowed by Bollywood biggies who consider them as their real heroes. On Monday evening, at the Bharat and Dorris Hair and Make-up Awards held here in Mumbai, Bollywood biggies like Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, Raveena Tandon honoured the hair stylists and make-artist who played a vital role in turning them into a real superstars.Kareena, who turned up in a stunning black dress, said she wouldn't have missed the ceremony for the world."I have just returned from (a vacation to) the Maldives but couldn't say no to this function because my hairstylist Hemaji has won an award," she said. When Salman took to the stage to give away an award to his make-up man Raju Nag, he introduced the veteran with a touching message."When I was new in the industry, Raju dada refused to do my make-up. At the time, he used to work for Amitji (Amitabh Bachchan)."It was after a lot of convincing that he agreed to work with me. Since then, he has been with me for almost 23 years. I may have spent more time with him than I have with my family," he said.At the event actress and dancer Hrishitaa Bhatt performed a dance number.Have a look at all other stars.Hrithik Roshan at the Bharat and Dorris Hair and Make-up Awards held here in Mumbai.Raveena Tandon with make-up artist Praveen Bhate at the Bharat and Dorris Hair and Make-up Awards held here in Mumbai.Anil Kapoor at the Bharat and Dorris Hair and Make-up Awards held here in Mumbai.Hrithik Roshan and Manish Malhotra at the Bharat and Dorris Hair and Make-up Awards held here in Mumbai.