Madhu Kambikar, a renowned Marathi actress known for her work in films and theatre, passed away in Pune
MUMBAI: Popular Marathi actress and lavani exponent Madhu Kambikar passed away in Pune at age 73 on Monday. Kambikar had suffered a paralytic stroke during a dance show in Matunga in 2016 and was bedridden since that time. Over the decades she gained a reputation as an all-rounder, emotive performer and consummate dancer, with occasional shades of wit and comedy across cinema, TV, stage and folk art.
Kambikar won the Maharashtra State Film Award, Filmfare Marathi and Zee Chitra Gaurav among others. CM Devendra Fadnavis condoled her demise on X saying, “The news of the passing of veteran actress Madhu Kambikar ji is extremely heartbreaking. She had portrayed many important roles in films, folk and commercial theatre and television serials. Her roles in films like Hech Majha Maaher, Raghu Mainaa, Ek Hota Vidushak, Zapatlela, Debu and Yeu Ka Gharat will remain etched in the memory of audiences forever.”