Veteran Marathi actor and Lavani artiste Madhu Kambikar passed away at 73. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis paid tribute, remembering her four-decade-long career and roles in films like 'Ek Hota Vidushak' and 'Jhapaatlela'.

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.

CM Devendra Fadnavis Pays Tribute

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.

Fadnavis also spoke about Kambikar’s 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.

A Career Spanning Four Decades

Born on July 28, 1953, in Malegaon Khurd in Maharashtra’s 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)

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