{
  "id": 13917239,
  "title": "Marathi Actress Madhu Kambikar Dies In Pune After Prolonged Illness At 73; Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Pays Tribute",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/marathi-actress-madhu-kambikar-dies-in-pune-after-prolonged-illness",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T08:25:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/marathi-actress-madhu-kambikar-dies-in-pune-after-prolonged-illness-at-73-maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-pays-tribute"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran Marathi actress Madhu Kambikar passed away at the age of 73 at her residence in Pune due to a prolonged illness. Renowned for her performances in films like Shapit and Ek Hota Vidushak, she left a lasting legacy in Marathi cinema, theatre, and traditional folk arts. Kambikar was celebrated for her acting, expressive dialogue delivery, and powerful stage presence, often portraying mothers and mothers-in-law in films. She also made significant contributions to Lavani, Maharashtra's traditional folk dance. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid tribute to Kambikar, expressing his deep sorrow over her passing and highlighting her impactful roles in films such as Hech Maazan Maheer, Raghumainaa, and Ek Hota Vidushak. Fadnavis emphasized her dedication to Marathi entertainment over four decades, noting her contributions to both film and folk arts. The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) expressed their deep sadness and grief over Kambikar's untimely demise, emphasizing her immense contribution to the Marathi entertainment industry and her role as a Lavani artist. She was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Zee Chitra Gaurav Awards in 2018.",
  "summary": "Veteran Marathi actress and renowned Lavani performer Madhu Kambikar died at the age of 73 at her residence in Pune following a prolonged illness. Known for her performances in films such as Shapit and Ek Hota Vidushak, she leaves behind a lasting legacy in Marathi cinema, theatre and Maharashtra's traditional folk arts. Kambikar was admired for her acting, expressive dialogue delivery and…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Who was Madhu Kambikar? Veteran Marathi actress passes away at 73",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/who-was-madhu-kambikar-veteran-marathi-actress-passes-away-at-73",
        "published": "2026-10-12T08:37:54.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}