Actress Madhu Kambikar Passes Away: A sad news has come out from Marathi film industry. Famous Marathi actress and Lavani artist Madhu Kambikar has passed away. He breathed his last in Pune at the age of 73. Madhu Kambikar had made her special mark in the world of films as well as theater and lavani. After the news of his demise came out, there is a wave of mourning in the Marathi film and art world. Fans and many celebrities are also paying tribute to him on social media.
Let us tell you that Madhu Kambikar was a well-known name of Marathi cinema. In his long career, he worked in many films, plays and stage shows. He gained a lot of popularity especially as a Lavani artiste. Through his brilliant acting and dance, he had made a special place in the hearts of the audience.
Played many roles of mother and mother-in-law in films.
Madhu Kambikar played different types of characters in her film career but she especially got a lot of recognition for the characters like mother and mother-in-law. Due to her simple acting, she left a deep impression on the audience in these roles. He also worked in Hindi films. Madhu Kambikar was seen in Bollywood actor Govinda and Divya Bharti's film 'Shola Aur Shabnam'. Apart from this, he also worked in films like 'Hum Dono' and 'Yashwant'.
Played the role of Nana Patekar's mother
Madhu Kambikar also played the role of Nana Patekar's mother on screen. Both the actors were seen together in films like 'Hum Dono' and 'Yashwant'. The special thing is that in real life there was not much difference in the age of Madhu Kambikar and Nana Patekar, but on screen she played the role of mother with such ease that the audience liked her acting very much.
Madhu Kambikar's journey was not limited to films only. He also worked for a long time in the field of Marathi theater and folk art. Especially his contribution to Lavani will always be remembered. Through his acting and art, he played an important role in bringing the folk culture of Maharashtra to the audience.
The news of the demise of Madhu Kambikar, the senior actress and Lavani artist who had established herself independently through her acting in Marathi folk art, Lavani and cinematography, is extremely sad.
Through various art mediums like Lavani, folk drama, drama and film, he has given a unique impression of his acting… pic.twitter.com/McQtvcIpYX
— Chandrakant Patil (@ChDadaPatil) October 12, 2026
Chandrakant Patil expressed grief
Maharashtra Higher and Technical Education Minister Chandrakant Patil has also expressed grief over the demise of Madhu Kambikar. Paying tribute to the actress on social media, he remembered her contribution to Marathi folk art, Lavani and film industry. Chandrakant Patil said in his condolence message that Madhu Kambikar left her unique mark on the hearts of art lovers through different art forms like Lavani, folk theatre, drama and films. He enriched the heritage of Marathi folk art through his art practice and his contribution will always be remembered. He described the demise of Madhu Kambikar as a big loss for the Marathi art world and prayed for the peace of her soul.
Big loss to Marathi art world
Madhu Kambikar's demise is a big sorrow for the Marathi film and folk art world. From films to theater and Lavani, he proved his talent. He not only entertained the audience through his art, but also made an important contribution in promoting the traditional Lavani and folk art of Maharashtra. After his death, fans and people associated with the art world are remembering him and paying tribute on social media.
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