Veteran Marathi actress and Lavani performer Madhu Kambikar died on Monday, October 12, at the age of 73 after a prolonged illness. She breathed her last in Pune, according to media reports.
\n\nNews18 Marathi reported that Kambikar had been bedridden for several years after suffering a stroke in 2016. The incident occurred during a Lavani performance at Yashwant Natya Mandir in Mumbai, following which she was rushed to the makeup room and later found to have paralysis on one side of her body.
\n\nKambikar remained under treatment at home as her health fluctuated over the years. A photograph of the veteran artiste lying in bed had also recently circulated on social media, News18 Marathi reported.
\n\nMadhu Kambikar's contribution to Marathi cinema and lavani
\n\nKnown for her strong screen presence and dancing skills, Kambikar made a significant contribution to Marathi cinema and traditional Lavani performance. She brought her acting and dancing abilities together in several Marathi films, earning recognition for her portrayal of varied characters.
\n\nOne of her notable roles was in filmmaker Jabbar Patel's Ek Hota Vidushak, in which she played the mother of Laxmikant Berde's character. The film also featured her performance in traditional Lavani, a folk dance and…
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