The Maharashtra Directorate General of Information and Public Relations (MDGPIR) confirmed her death and issued a press note stating that Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is mourning her death. ABP Majha reported that the actor had been battling an unnamed illness for some time. Marathi actor Lavani artiste Madhu Kambikar died at the age of 73 on October 12.
ABP Majha reported that Madhu died on October 12 at the age of 73. Madhu was born on July 28, 1953, in Malegaon Khurd, Beed district, according to the show. She had been suffering from an unnamed illness for some time now and had passed away in Pune. She was known for her Lavani performances and playing various roles in Marathi films such as Hech Mazha Maher, Raghu Maina, Ek Hota Vidushak, Zapatlela, Debu, and Yeu Ka Gharat. She also performed theatre plays and acted in television shows. Madhu stayed away from films after that, with Aabhraan being one of her last films. The actor-artiste had received numerous awards, including state awards, for her contributions.
“Madhu Kambikar’s artistic journey spanned from folk arts and theatre to the world of cinema. By upholding the traditional Lavani style in folk arts and through her study of Kathak, she earned acclaim as a dancer. The versatile star, who proudly flew the flag of Marathi folk arts on the silver screen, is no more. We share in the sorrow of the Kambikar family and Madhu Tai’s fans, and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has paid heartfelt tribute to Madhu Kambikar, praying that God grant strength to all to bear this loss,” they further wrote.
