Veteran Actor Sulochana Passes Away At 94; Madhuri Dixit, Manoj Bajpayee And Other Celebs Pay Tribute

Bollywood actor Sulochana Latkar passed passed away at age 94.

Sulochana largely portrayed the mother roles of the main actors in Bollywood films. 

Source : Twitter (Riteish Deshmukh/Madhur Bhandarkar)

New Delhi: Seasoned actor Sulochana Latkar passed passed away at age 94 on June 4. Sulochana Latkar, a renowned Marathi and Hindi actor, began her career in the 1940s and appeared in more than 250 films. 

Kanchan Ghanekar, Sulochana's daughter, confirmed the news to ABP News over the phone. At Dada's Shivaji Park crematorium, her final rituals will be performed today at 5 pm. 

Condolences poured in for the actor who, for many years, largely portrayed the mother roles of the main actors in Bollywood films. 

Actor Riteish Deshmukh paid her a tribute and wrote,“The news of the death of Sulochana Didi is very sad. A heartfelt tribute to this great actress who ruled the hearts of audiences in Marathi and Hindi cinema.”

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

Madhuri Dixit wrote, “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

PM Narendra Modi also 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.”

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

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

Sulochna ji 🙏🙏 https://t.co/FqcWp3ymOt

— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) June 4, 2023

At Mumbai's Sushrusha Hospital, the 94-year-old actress was getting medical treatment. On Saturday, Sulochana's condition deteriorated, and consequently, she was put on a ventilator, which was started last night. She had been receiving a continuous oxygen supply before that.

Sulochana began her career as an actor in Marathi films in the 1940s, and after starring in several successful Marathi films, she also appeared in a number of Hindi films. She played the moms of nearly all of the top actors, including Manoj Kumar, Dev Anand, and Mehmood. 

She was a part of several popular Hindi films, including 'Heera', 'Jaani Dushman', 'Kati Patang', and 'Mere Jeevan Saathi'. In 1999, Latkar received the Padma Shri award. She is survived by her daughter Kanchan Ghanekar.