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Marathi actress and Lavani artist Madhu Kambikar dies at 73

Marathi actress and Lavani artist Madhu Kambikar dies at 73

Madhu Kambikar, a Marathi actress and Lavani performer, has died at 73 in Pune.

She worked in Marathi films, theatre and television over a career spanning more than four decades.

Lavani is a traditional folk art from Maharashtra that combines music and dance.

Kambikar helped bring the form and rural culture to wider audiences through her performances.

She was known for films including “Shapit,” “Ek Hota Vidushak” and “Zapatlela.”

In 2016, she suffered a stroke after a performance in Mumbai and later stopped appearing on stage.

She received a lifetime achievement award in 2018, and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid tribute to her work.

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मधु कंबीकर का निधन बेहद दुखद है।
Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra chief ministervia Hindustan
अभिनय और नृत्य के खूबसूरत मेल से मधु कांबीकर ने ग्रामीण जीवन से जुड़ी लोककलाओं को लोकप्रिय बनाने की लगातार कोशिश की।
Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra chief ministervia AajTak

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