Veteran actress Sulochana Latkar breathed her last on June 4, 2023. She was 94. Latkar has acted in almost 300 films in Hindi and Marathi language. She was mostly known for her unforgettable performances in films like Shree 420, Nagin, Ab Dilli Dur Nahin, Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Dil Deke Dekho, Faraar, Molkarin, Chirag, Do Ustad Aadmi, Saraswatichandra, Duniya, Jugnu, Johny Mera Naam, Tum Haseen Mai Jawaan, Kati Patang, Aayee Milan Ki Bela, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan among many others.Latkars death was confirmed by her grandson-in-law Parag Ajgavkar who informed that she died due to prolonged illness.PM Modi took to Twitter and shared his feelings. He tweeted: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 On Sulochana Latkar demise, Amitabh Bachchan took to his blog and wrote, “We have lost another great of our Cinema World – Sulochana ji .. the gentle, generous, caring Mother that played in several films with me .. she had been ailing for some time .. and this afternoon she left for her heavenly abode ..I had been monitoring here condition with her family .. but finally the sad news ! We can only pray in such unforgiving circumstances ..”Amitabh Bachchan, who informed media sources that he had been monitoring Latkars health, worked with her in Reshma Aur Shera, Yaarana, Muqaddar Ka Sikander, Majboor and Roti Kapada Aur Makaan and others.Madhuri Dixit too took to social media and shared her feelings. She tweeted, “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 be remembered 🙏🏻”.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 Many other celebs too took to social media to share their feelings around their Sulochana Tai,Its 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 All images: Twitter
