Iconic actress dies four days after co-star as heartbroken tributes flood in
Veteran actress Madhu Kambikar, died on Monday October 12 at the age of 73. The star had been struggling with multiple health complications following a paralytic stroke and had been battling a prolonged illness prior to her death. In a tragic twist she died just four days after her co-star Nana Patekar who died suddenly at the age of 75 on October 8. Although she was two years younger than him, she had played his mother on two occassions - first in 1995's Hum Dono and later in 1997's Yeshwant. In total she worked in over 75 films throughout her career and received several accolades including a Filmfare Marathi Award and six Maharashtra State Film Awards.
TL;DR
- Veteran actress Madhu Kambikar passed away at the age of 73.
- She had been suffering from multiple health complications following a paralytic stroke.
- Kambikar died just four days after her co-star Nana Patekar.
- She appeared in over 75 films and received numerous awards, including a Filmfare Marathi Award.
- Her career included roles in folk theatre, commercial theatre, television, and films, with notable performances in Marathi cinema.
- She was especially recognized for her Lavani performances, a traditional Maharashtrian folk dance.
- Tributes poured in from colleagues, fans, and politicians, highlighting her significant contribution to the arts.
- Her final film role was in 2015's Aabhraan.