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Veteran Marathi Actress Madhu Kambikar Passes Away at 73
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News18•12-10-2026, 10:47
Veteran Marathi Actress Madhu Kambikar Passes Away at 73
- •Veteran Marathi actress and dancer Madhu Kambikar passed away at the age of 73.
- •She had been bedridden after suffering a paralytic stroke during a Lavani program at Yashwant Natya Mandir in Mumbai in 2016.
- •She delivered remarkable performances in notable Marathi films like 'Ek Hota Vidushak', 'Yeu Ka Gharat', and 'Mala Gheun Chala'.
- •Known for her authentic traditional Lavani performances, she left a lasting legacy in the Marathi entertainment industry.
- •She was honored with the Zee Chitra Gaurav Award in 2018 for her immense contribution to cinema.
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Madhu Kambikar suffered a paralytic stroke in 2016 during a Lavani program at Yashwant Natya Mandir in Mumbai, which left one side of her body paralyzed and confined her to bed for several years.
In 2018, Madhu Kambikar received the Zee Chitra Gaurav Award, which was accepted on her behalf by her daughter-in-law, Shital Jadhav.
Madhu Kambikar was acclaimed for her roles and authentic traditional Lavani performances, including Jabbar Patel's film 'Ek Hota Vidushak' where she played Laxmikant Berde's mother, as well as movies with Dada Kondke like 'Yeu Ka Gharat' and 'Mala Gheun Chala'.
