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Veteran Marathi Actress Madhu Kambikar Dies at 73 in Pune
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 07:17 AM
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Veteran Marathi actor and Lavani performer Madhu Kambikar passed away at the age of 73 in Pune.
Veteran Marathi actor and Lavani artiste Madhu Kambikar died on Tuesday at a hospital in Pune, according to sources close to the family.
Kambikar, who began her career in the 1970s, was known for her powerful stage presence and contributions to Marathi theatre and cinema. She appeared in numerous plays and films, earning acclaim for her emotive performances and mastery of the Lavani dance form.
Her death has been mourned by the Marathi artistic community, with many colleagues and fans expressing their grief on social media. The actor’s legacy is remembered for her dedication to preserving traditional Marathi art and her influence on younger performers.
Details of her funeral arrangements are pending, but it is expected that the ceremony will be held in Pune, where she spent most of her life and career.
Kambikar, who began her career in the 1970s, was known for her powerful stage presence and contributions to Marathi theatre and cinema. She appeared in numerous plays and films, earning acclaim for her emotive performances and mastery of the Lavani dance form.
Her death has been mourned by the Marathi artistic community, with many colleagues and fans expressing their grief on social media. The actor’s legacy is remembered for her dedication to preserving traditional Marathi art and her influence on younger performers.
Details of her funeral arrangements are pending, but it is expected that the ceremony will be held in Pune, where she spent most of her life and career.