Madhu Kambikar Dies At 73, Know About Marathi Actor, Lavani Samradni’s Incredible Legacy

Veteran actor and Lavani samradni Madhu Kambikar passed away at 73 at her Pune residence.

Today, the Indian film industry has lost a gem of an artist, Madhu Kambikar. She reportedly left this world at 73 at her Pune residence. She was not just an actor who captivated the audience with her incredible performances but also a Lavani samradni (queen of Lavani), who lit the stage up with her kala every time she stepped on it. From her death to her body of work, know all about her legacy below!

Madhu Kambikar Passes Away At 73

According to media reports, Madhu Kambikar breathed her last on October 12 at her Pune residence. She passed away after being bedridden for years. As of now, additional details related to her passing have not been revealed. It’s worth noting that along with acting on screen and owning the stage with her Paramparik Lavani performances, she had also done theatre. She is known for her performances in projects including Shapit, Zapatlela, Zapatlela 2, Mala Gheun Chala, Yeu Ka Gharat, Ek Hota Vidudhak, Raghumaina and more. 

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All You Need To Know

Madhu Kambikar was born on July 28, 1953, in Beed, Maharashtra. It is worth noting that, besides her on-screen performances and captivating audiences with her Paramparik Lavani, she also made significant contributions to theatre. She has worked with actors including Laxmikant Berde, Dr Shreeram Lagoo and more. After years of acting in plays and films, fans were excited to see her return to the stage with a Lavani performance in 2016. However, during her performance, her health deteriorated, and she started feeling unwell. Despite that, she kept on performing. When Madhu Kambikar reportedly went to her makeup room, she suffered a stroke and was taken to the hospital immediately. Sadly, after this, she was bedridden for years until her passing. In 2018, Madhu Kambikar was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Zee Chitra Gaurav Awards ceremony. Due to her condition, she could not attend the ceremony; a family member accepted it on her behalf.

We honour Madhu Kambikar’s incredible legacy and her immense contribution to Lavani, theatre and cinema. Her work will continue to live on through the art forms she dedicated her life to.

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First Published: October 12, 2026 2:35 PM