Who was Madhu Kambikar? Veteran Marathi actress passes away at 73
Veteran Marathi actress and folk artiste Madhu Kambikar has passed away at the age of 73 after a long battle with health issues. She was a celebrated figure in Marathi cinema and theater, known for her contributions to the Lavani art form.
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Her death marks the loss of a significant cultural figure in the Marathi entertainment industry.
Marathi cinema has lost one of its familiar faces with the passing of veteran actress and folk artiste Madhu Kambikar. She breathed her last on Monday, October 12, at the age of 73 after battling illness for many years. It was reported that she passed away in Pune. Madhu Kambikar made her mark in Marathi movies, theater performances, and folk arts.Who was Madhu Kambikar? actress suffered a stroke in 2016Madhu Kambikar’s health reportedly took a serious turn in 2016 when she suffered a stroke while performing Lavani at Mumbai’s Yashwant Natya Mandir. She was taken to the makeup room after the incident and was later found to have paralysis affecting one side of her body. According to News18 Marathi, the stroke had a lasting impact on her health, leaving her bedridden for several years. She reportedly received treatment at home as her condition changed over time.
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