Tuesday, October 13, 2026
News

Veteran Marathi actor, Lavani artiste Madhu Kambikar dies at 73

SocialTwist Tell-a-Friend    Print this Page   COMMENT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | October 12, 2026 3:32:14 PM IST
Marathi actor and Lavani artiste Madhu Kambikar has died at the age of 73.

Best known for her work in Marathi films, theatre and television, Kambikar made a mark with her acting and Lavani performances.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid tribute to the veteran artiste in a post on X, remembering her roles in films and her contribution to Marathi entertainment.

Calling her death extremely heartbreaking, Fadnavis said Kambikar had played several important roles in films, folk theatre, commercial theatre and television. He also recalled some of her well-known films, including Hech Mazaan Maher, Raghumainaa, Ek Hota Vidushak, Jhapaatlela, Debu and Yeu Ka Gharat.

The news of the passing of veteran actress Madhu Karnik ji is extremely heartbreaking. She had portrayed many important roles in films, folk theater, commercial theater, and television serials. Her roles in films like Hech Maazan Maheer, Raghumainaa, Ek Hota Vidushak, Jhapaatlela, Debu, and Yeu Ka Gharat will remain etched in the memory of audiences forever, his post read.

https://x.com/Dev_Fadnavis/status/2109553754953724020?s=20

Fadnavis also spoke about Kambikars efforts to keep folk arts alive through her work. He said she combined acting and dance to bring folk traditions linked to rural life to a wider audience.

By beautifully blending acting and dance, she consistently worked to popularize folk arts connected to rural life. Remaining active in the field of art for over four decades, she enriched the Marathi entertainment world, and this contribution of hers will always be remembered. I offer my heartfelt tribute to her. We share in the grief of her family and fans, he added.

Born on July 28, 1953, in Malegaon Khurd in Maharashtras Beed district, Kambikar was known for her Lavani performances and roles in Marathi cinema. Apart from films, she worked in theatre and television, building a career that spanned more than four decades.

She later stayed away from films, with Aabhraan among her later film appearances. Over the years, she received several awards, including state awards, for her contribution to the arts. (ANI)

 
  LATEST COMMENTS ()
POST YOUR COMMENT
Comments Not Available
 
POST YOUR COMMENT
 
 
TRENDING TOPICS
 
 
CITY NEWS
MORE CITIES
 
 
 
MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
'Breaking Bad' actor RJ Mitte passes awa...
'Farrhana and I are similar in certain w...
Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna off...
Kuldeep Yadav, Tilak Varma offer prayers...
Sanjay Dutt praises 21-year-old Hanuman...
Ella Langley says she would cancel conce...
More...
 
INDIA WORLD ASIA
Delhi govt to dedicate 150 new electric ...
Tripura moving rapidly towards developme...
OBC-Dalit representation in focus as Pre...
Gujarat: Deputy CM to distribute Indian ...
IIT Guwahati researchers create brain-i...
'Serious setback': Siddaramaiah as Karna...
More...    
 
 Top Stories
Delhi Police registers multiple FIR... 
Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandann... 
"Football and building something ta... 
Countries like India able to chart ... 
Delhi Metro assault case: Brother s... 
Newly appointed Tamil Nadu Governor... 
“Business at standstill”: Khan Mark... 
Fenesta Open: Ribhav Saroha, Paranj...