Who was Madhu Kambikar? Veteran Marathi actress passes away at 73

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:37:54 UTCUpdated Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:37:54 UTCOriginal reporting: Times of India

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Madhu Kambikar, a prominent figure in Marathi cinema, passed away on October 12 at the age of 73.

She battled health issues, including a stroke in 2016 that left her bedridden for years.

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Madhu Kambikar, a prominent figure in Marathi cinema, passed away on October 12 at the age of 73.
She battled health issues, including a stroke in 2016 that left her bedridden for years.
Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:37:54 UTC.

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