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Veteran Actress Madhu Kambikar Passes Away Days After Nana Patekar's Death
✍️ NDTV
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 09:38 AM
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Madhu Kambikar, known for playing Nana Patekar’s mother in ‘Hum Dono’ and ‘Yeshwant’, died a few days after the veteran actor’s death.
Madhu Kambikar, a seasoned Indian actress, died shortly after the passing of her co‑star Nana Patekar. The veteran performer was reported to have succumbed just days after the acclaimed actor’s death, prompting condolences from the film fraternity.
Kambikar was widely recognised for her motherly roles, most notably portraying Nana Patekar’s on‑screen mother in the films "Hum Dono" and "Yeshwant". Over a career spanning several decades, she appeared in numerous Marathi and Hindi productions, earning respect for her natural performances.
The news, first reported by NDTV, underscores the close timing of the two losses within the entertainment community. Industry peers have expressed sorrow, recalling Kambikar’s contributions to Indian cinema and her memorable collaborations with senior actors.
Kambikar was widely recognised for her motherly roles, most notably portraying Nana Patekar’s on‑screen mother in the films "Hum Dono" and "Yeshwant". Over a career spanning several decades, she appeared in numerous Marathi and Hindi productions, earning respect for her natural performances.
The news, first reported by NDTV, underscores the close timing of the two losses within the entertainment community. Industry peers have expressed sorrow, recalling Kambikar’s contributions to Indian cinema and her memorable collaborations with senior actors.