Madhu Kambikar, a veteran name in Marathi cinema and folk arts, has passed away, leaving behind a memorable body of work across films, theatre, television and traditional performances.
Marathi actor Madhu Kambikar died in Pune on October 12 at the age of 73, four days after veteran actor Nana Patekar's death. She had been battling a prolonged illness and faced multiple health complications following a paralytic stroke.
Madhu Kambikar was particularly known for her contribution to Marathi entertainment and her distinctive Lavani performances. She remained closely associated with Maharashtra's folk traditions while also working across films, theatre and television.
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Interestingly, Madhu Kambikar was two years younger than Nana Patekar despite portraying his mother in Hum Dono and Yeshwant.
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About Madhu Kambikar
Madhu Kambikar earned recognition through her work in Marathi cinema and her performances in Lavani, a traditional Maharashtrian folk art known for its expressive movements, energetic presentation and musical storytelling.
She appeared in several Marathi films during her career, including Hech Mazha Maher, Zapatlela, Debu and Yeu Ka Gharat. Her work across multiple mediums established her as a familiar figure in Marathi entertainment.
Madhu Kambikar and Nana Patekar appeared together in Hum Dono, which was released in 1995. Directed by Shafi Inamdar, the film also starred Rishi Kapoor and Pooja Bhatt. The story revolved around two men caught in a complicated situation involving mistaken identities and relationships.
The actors reunited two years later for Yeshwant. Directed by Anil Mattoo, the 1997 crime drama featured Nana Patekar as an honest police officer who becomes entangled in corruption and political influence. Madhu played the female lead in the film.
Nana Patekar died on October 8 at the age of 75 after suffering a heart attack caused by a blood clot blocking the left main coronary artery. He fell ill at his residence in Dona Paula, near Panaji, Goa, and was taken to a private hospital. Doctors attempted to revive him through CPR for around 45 minutes, but he could not be saved.
Following his death, his son Malhar arrived in Goa to take his father's body back to Pune. Patekar was later cremated at his farmhouse in Donje village with full state honours. Several prominent personalities from politics, cinema and other fields attended the funeral to pay their respects.
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