Veteran Marathi Actress Madhu Kambikar Passes Away at 73

Veteran Marathi actress Madhu Kambikar has passed away at the age of 73 following a prolonged illness. Known as a versatile actress and Lavani performer, she enjoyed a career spanning more than four decades, playing notable roles and promoting Maharashtra’s traditional folk arts.

Madhu Kambikar's Stroke and Final Years

Before her passing, Madhu had been away from the limelight for nearly ten years. In November 2016, while performing at Lavanya Sangeet at Yashwant Natya Mandir in Matunga, Mumbai, she began to feel ill. Despite her discomfort, she continued performing.

After completing her performance, her condition worsened in the makeup room. Rushed to the hospital, it was discovered that she suffered a stroke that caused paralysis on one side of her body. The stroke left her bedridden for several years, during which she received treatment at home.