Pune, 12 Oct (HS): Senior film actress and Lavani artists, Madhu Kambikar, passed away after a prolonged illness. She was 73. Her death was confirmed by her daughter-in-law. She was suffering from paralysis, which she suffered during a stage performance a few years ago. Born on 28 July 1953

in Malegaon (Ku) in Beed district, she struggled through difficult situation to

become queen of Lavani and other forms of Folk Dances, and then Marathi films.

Her role in Marathi

films ‘Satichi Punyayi, Shaapit, Hech Maza Maher, Hyoch Navra Pahije,

Zapatlela, Ek Hota Vidushak and Raosaheb’ were highly appreciated. She also

acted in some Hindi films. Madhu Kambikar acted in over 100 films and was

honoured for her role in ‘Hech Maza Maher’ and ‘Raghu Maina’.

She performed in

America, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Mauritius, and trained new artists in the art.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar