Veteran Bollywood & Marathi Actor Sulochana Latkar Passes Away At 94

Sulochana Latkar Passes Away: Sulochana Latkar Passes Away: Veteran Bollywood and Marathi actress Sulochana Latkar passed away today, June 4, 2023. She was 94. Her family released an official statement and said she passed away due to prolonged illness.

SULOCHANA LATKAR PASSED AWAY DUE TO PROLONGED ILLNESS

Sulochana Latkar breathed her last at a hospital in Dadar, Mumbai. The actress was admitted to Sushrushu Hospital as she faced breathing difficulties and other age-related ailments. Reports suggest that the actress was put on a ventilator after her health deteriorated on Saturday. She was being administered a continuous oxygen supply.

Her sad demise was confirmed by her daughter Kanchan Ghanekar. Kanchan told Indian Express, "She had age-related health issues and breathing difficulties. She died this evening at 6pm."

The statement issued by Latkar's family read, "We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of our beloved grandmother, Smt. Sulochana Didi Noted Film Actress after a prolonged illness that has been age-related."

It is being reported that her antim darshan will be held at her Dadar residence on Monday. Her cremation will be held at the Shivaji Park crematorium at 5:30 pm, later in the day.

SULOCHANA LATKAR'S ACTING CAREER

Meanwhile, Sulochana Latkar began her acting career in the 1950s and went on to become one of the most prominent actresses in Marathi cinema during the 1960s and 1970s.

Apart from Marathi films, Sulochana Latkar has also acted in Hindi and Gujarati movies. She has worked with renowned directors and actors of her time and made a significant contribution to Indian cinema.

She featured in films including Mujrim, Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai, Duniya, Kati Patang, Mere Jeevan Saathi, Amir Garib, Bahraon Ke Sapne, Prem Nagar among several others. She was honored with Padma Shri in 1999.