Veteran Marathi actress and Lavani artist Madhu Kambikar dies at 73
The acclaimed performer, known for her folk dance artistry and screen presence, passed away in Pune after a prolonged illness.
At a glance
- Kambikar died in Pune at 73 after suffering a paralytic stroke and related health complications
- She began performing with travelling folk theatre troupes before moving into cinema, television and stage productions
- Her breakthrough film Shaapit won her a Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Marathi) and a Maharashtra State Award
- She received multiple state awards and the Lavani Kalavant Award in 2007 during her four-decade career
Madhu Kambikar, a prominent figure in Marathi cinema and Lavani performance, died in Pune at the age of 73 following a long illness. She had suffered a paralytic stroke that caused several health complications.
Kambikar began her career performing with a travelling tamasha troupe before transitioning to film, television and stage work spanning over four decades. Her filmography included Shaapit, which earned her a Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Marathi) and a Maharashtra State Award, along with several other state honours and the Lavani Kalavant Award in 2007.
Why it matters
Kambikar was a recognised figure in Marathi cinema and a keeper of Lavani, Maharashtra's traditional folk dance form, maintaining the art form across multiple performance mediums.
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