Actor Sulochana Latkar, Who Played Iconic Mom Roles, Passes Away. PM Modi, Madhuri Dixit, More Celebs Express Grief

May her soul rest in peace.

By Kinjal Panchal Updated June 05, 2023 9:43 AM

Actor Sulochana Latkar, Who Played Iconic Mom Roles, Passes Away. PM Modi, Madhuri Dixit, More Celebs Express Grief

Yesteryear actress Sulochana Latkar breathed her last on June 4, 2023, at the age of 94. The veteran actress essayed the role of a mother to most of the actors and actresses on screen. She also was known for some of her memorable performances in Marathi cinema. Her passing has left several Indian actors mourning her death. Condolences came pouring in from Madhuri Dixit, Amitabh Bachchan, Riteish Deshmukh, and more celebrities.

Veteran actress Sulochana Latkar passes away at the age of 94 pic.twitter.com/cU1KdrsDrU

— Jitender Kumar (@Jitende74134103) June 5, 2023

The news of Sulochana Latkar’s demise was confirmed by her daughter Kanchan Ghanekar to Indian Express. Revealing how her health was deteriorating, Ghanekar said that her mother had difficulty breathing and passed away at 6 PM last evening. Celebrities condoled Sulochana’s death and remembered her impactful performances as well.

It's a somber moment as we bid farewell to the legendary actress Sulochana Tai. She beautifully personified the role of a mother in cinema for over four decades. Her invaluable contributions to #IndianCinema will always be remembered. 🎞️🙏 #OmShanti 🙏 #IndianCinema pic.twitter.com/8P6b4h5bWa

— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) June 4, 2023

Om Shanti! What an actress Sulochana tai was. Whether it was the feisty Jijabai or the vulnerable mother of Amitabh Bachchan in Majboor, she simply dissolved into the character. May her soul attain sadgati. https://t.co/cYCMIeD1Cp

— Kaushal S Inamdar| कौशल इनामदार (@ksinamdar) June 4, 2023

PM Modi took to Twitter to share his condolences as well. He wrote that Sulochana’s passing leaves a void in the heart of Indian cinema. He further wrote that her cinematic legacy will be remembered through her work.

The passing of Sulochana Ji leaves a big void in the world of Indian cinema. Her unforgettable performances have enriched our culture and have endeared her to people across generations. Her cinematic legacy will live on through her works. Condolences to her family. Om Shanti.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 4, 2023

Madhuri Dixit called the late actress Sulochana a ‘loved and graceful actress’, and also shared that her favourite movie of hers is Sangate Aika.

Sulochana Tai was one of the most loved and graceful actresses cinema has seen. My favourite film of hers will always be Sangate Aika. Her performance in every film was memorable. I will miss our conversations may you rest in peace. Your contribution to Indian cinema will always…

— Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) June 4, 2023

Riteish Deshmukh penned a note in Marathi saying that the news of Sulochana’s demise has deeply saddened him.

सुलोचना दिदी यांच्या निधनाची बातमी अत्यंत दुःखद आहे. मराठीसह हिंदी चित्रसृष्टीतील प्रेक्षकांच्या मनावर राज्य करणाऱ्या या महान अभिनेत्रीला भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/15SApfbwo4

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) June 4, 2023

सात्विक सौंदर्य स्वर्गात परतलं…🙏🏻

ओम शांति 🙏🏻🙏🏻#सुलोचनादिदी #सुलोचना pic.twitter.com/rIu2vKwvMg

— Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) June 4, 2023

In an interview with The Times Of India, Amitabh Bachchan Sulochana Latkar essayed the role of his mother in most films after Nirupa Roy. Remembering her, Big B wrote that she had given him a handwritten letter on his 75th birthday which he still cherishes. He also revealed in his blog that he was monitoring Sulochana Latkar’s health condition for some time now.

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Asha Parekh also shared with the same daily how she has worked with Latkar on so many films that she cannot remember a time when she was not a part of the industry.

Sulochana Latkar has starred in some of the most popular movies like Kora Kagaz, Dil Dekhe Dekho, Aadmi, Muqaddar Ka Sikandar, Mera Naam and Kati Patang to name a few.