Sulochana Latkar

Born on July 30, 1928, in Khadaklat village of Chikodi taluk of Belgaum district in Karnataka, she made her acting debut in 1946. Throughout her career in Hindi cinema, she worked with actors like Nazir Hussain, Trilok Kapoor, and Ashok Kumar.Her demise has left the entertainment industry in shock and many took to social media to express their pain on her passing away.Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan took to his Twitter handle and wrote, "Sulochana ji will be remembered as an iconic actress, whose exceptional skills and elegance have made an everlasting impact in the world of Indian cinema. Om Shanti"Sulochana ji will be remembered as an iconic actress, whose exceptional skills and elegance have made an everlasting impact in the world of Indian cinema. Om Shanti Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) June 5, 2023'Dil Chahta Hai' fame Sonali Kulkarni shared a picture with the late actor and tweeted, "This love that I have got is eternal.. for many years.. this companionship.. this love.. how can I get rid of it.."he je prem milaalN aahe akhNdd.. gelii anek vrssN.. haa shvaas.. hii paakhr.. tyaacN utraaii ksN vhaaycN..#sulocnaataaii#sulochanadidi#RIP sonalikulkarni (@sonalikulkarni) June 4, 2023Marathi actor Siddhartha Ramchandra Jadhav also remembered the veteran actor and mentioned in his tweet, "Sister Sulochana... soulful tribute."sulocnaa diidii ...bhaavpuurnn shrddhaaNjlii SIDDHARTH JADHAV (@SIDDHARTH23OCT) June 4, 2023'Krishna' actor Swwapnil Joshi also tweeted, "Sulochana didi! A heartfelt tribute!"aa. sulocnaa diidii ! bhaavpuurnn aadraaNjlii ! Swwapnil Joshi | svpniil joshii (@swwapniljoshi) June 5, 2023Actor Ashvini Bhave tweeted, "With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Sulochana Didi, a true icon of the Indian cinema. Her extraordinary talent, infectious smile, and unforgettable performances have left an indelible mark on our hearts."With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Sulochana Didi, a true icon of the Indian cinema. Her extraordinary talent, infectious smile, and unforgettable performances have left an indelible mark on our hearts. Ashvini Bhave (@AshviniBhave) June 5, 2023Apart from celebrities, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also arrived at veteran actor Sulochana Latkar's residence to pay last respect. MNS chief Raj Thackeray also arrived for antim darshan. Actor Sachin Pilgaonkar also came to pay his last tribute.

"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 circumstance. There was work today as well and the timed schedule allowed me to be back for the GOJ .. happily .. but the news of Sulochana ji has taken away all the cheering and joy of the well wishers at Jalsa .. I am hesitant to write anymore .. so do excuse ..More another DAY," he wrote.Amitabh had worked with Sulochana Latkar in several films like 'Reshma Aur Shera', 'Muqadddar Ka Sikander', 'Majboor' and 'Roti Kapada Aur Makan' among others.Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the passing away of a veteran actor. He wrote in his tweet that she has left a "big void".He wrote, "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."Born on July 30, 1928, in Khadaklat village of Chikodi taluk of Belgaum district in Karnataka, she made her acting debut in 1946. 'Sasurvas' in 1946, 'Vahinichya Bangdya', 'Meeth Bhakar', 'Sangtye Aika', 'Laxmi Ali Ghara', 'Moti Manse', 'Jivacha Sakha', 'Pativrata', 'Sukhache Sobti', 'Bhaubheej', 'Akashganga', and 'Dhakti Jau' were among the Marathi films in which she starred as the lead actress from 1946 to 1961. Throughout her career in Hindi cinema, she frequently appeared opposite Nazir Hussain, Trilok Kapoor, and Ashok Kumar.She worked with Bollywood stars like Sunil Dutt in 'Heera', 'Jhoola', 'Ek Phool Char Kante', 'Sujata', 'Chirag', 'Reshma Aur Shera', among other movies. Apart from him, she was seen with Dev Anand in 'Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai', 'Pyar Mohabbat', 'Duniya', and many more. Since 1969, she has frequently worked with Rajesh Khanna in films like 'Dil Daulat Duniya', 'Bahraon Ke Sapne', 'Doli', and others.Among many roles that she portrayed on-screen, the seasoned actor was loved and appreciated for bringing out the traits of a mother in the most effective manner on-screen. Sulochana Latkar was awarded the Padma Shri Award, in 1999. In 2004, she received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. She received the Maharashtra Bhushan Award from the Maharashtra government in 2009.

Sulochana Latkar, a name which somewhere became synonymous with the role, especially in the era of the 70s and 80s. Unfortunately, the veteran actor passed away on June 4, leaving behind many of her memorable performances.Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the passing away of a veteran actor. He wrote in his tweet that she has left a "big void".He wrote, "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."Born on July 30, 1928, in Khadaklat village of Chikodi taluk of Belgaum district in Karnataka, she made her acting debut in 1946. 'Sasurvas' in 1946, 'Vahinichya Bangdya', 'Meeth Bhakar', 'Sangtye Aika', 'Laxmi Ali Ghara', 'Moti Manse', 'Jivacha Sakha', 'Pativrata', 'Sukhache Sobti', 'Bhaubheej', 'Akashganga', and 'Dhakti Jau' were among the Marathi films in which she starred as the lead actress from 1946 to 1961. Throughout her career in Hindi cinema, she frequently appeared opposite Nazir Hussain, Trilok Kapoor, and Ashok Kumar.She worked with Bollywood stars like Sunil Dutt in 'Heera', 'Jhoola', 'Ek Phool Char Kante', 'Sujata', 'Chirag', 'Reshma Aur Shera', among other movies. Apart from him, she was seen with Dev Anand in 'Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai', 'Pyar Mohabbat', 'Duniya', and many more. Since 1969, she has frequently worked with Rajesh Khanna in films like 'Dil Daulat Duniya', 'Bahraon Ke Sapne', 'Doli', and others.Among many roles that she portrayed on-screen, the seasoned actor was loved and appreciated for bringing out the traits of a mother in the most effective manner on-screen.Latkar was awarded the Padma Shri Award, in 1999. In 2004, she received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. She received the Maharashtra Bhushan Award from the Maharashtra government in 2009.While recalling her performance in a Marathi film, Bollywood star Madhuri Dixit has recalled her acting skills and 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"Madhuri said that she was among the most loved and graceful actresses of Bollywood."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," wrote Riteish Deshmukh on his Twitter handle while paying his tribute to the late actor.Indeed, the late actor has left an everlasting impact with many of her performances like playing Charumati Chowdhury in Bimal Roy's classic creation 'Sujata' starring Nutan and Sunil Dutt or Laxmi of the 1964 film 'Ayee Milan Ki Bela'. Many of her other notable roles also include Shakuntala of the 1966 movie 'Devar' which also featured actors like Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Deven Verma and ShashikalaHer other best known films include 'Nai Roshni', 'Aaye Din Bahar Ke', 'Aaye Milan Ki Bela', 'Ab Dilli Dur Nahin', 'Majboor', 'Gora Aur Kala', 'Devar', 'Bandini', 'Kahani Kismat Ki', 'Talaash' and 'Azaad'.Although the actor left her work has created such an impact on the minds of movie lovers that they will always keep watching them on-screen. Her funeral will take place on June 5.

demise of veteran actor Sulochana Latkar who played the role of screen mother to many top stars."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," tweeted PM Modi.BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda also condoled her death. "Saddened by the passing away of veteran actress Sulochana Ji. Her versatile performances have left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. She will always be remembered for her contributions to the film industry throughout her decades-long career. My sincere condolences to her family members and followers. Om Shanti," he tweeted.Latkar passed away today (June 4) in Maharashtra; as per reports, her funeral will occur on June 5.She was not only a well-known name in the Hindi film industry but was also known for her work in Marathi cinema. Sulochana acted in popular films such as 'Kati Patang', 'Dil Deke Dekho', 'Gora Aur Kala', 'Sujata', 'Devar', 'Bandini', 'Aaye Din Bahar Ke', and many more.She was honoured with Padma Shri in 1999 by the Government of India. In 2004, she received Lifetimes Achievement Award at the Filmfare Awards. The seasoned actress was also awarded the Maharashtra Bhushan Award.

Her other notable works include 'Ab Dilli Dur Nahin', 'Sujata', 'Aaye Din Bahar Ke', 'Dil Deke Dekho', 'Aasha', and 'Majboor', 'Nai Roshni', 'Aayi Milan Ki Bela', 'Gora Aur Kala', 'Devar', 'Bandini' amongst others.She is remembered for playing mother to many famous Bollywood stars on-screen. Apart from it, she also portrayed different characters was seen working along with big names in the industry including Dilip Kumar, Raj Kapoor, Dev Anand, Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, Sunil Dutt, Dharmendra, and Jitendra.Actor Riteish Deshmukh also shared an emotional message on Twitter recalling the seasoned actor.He 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."sulocnaa didii yaaNcyaa nidhnaacii baatmii atyNt duHkhd aahe. mraatthiish hiNdii citrsRssttiitiil preksskaaNcyaa mnaavr raajy krnnaarryaa yaa mhaan abhinetriilaa bhaavpuurnn shrddhaaNjlii. Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) June 4, 2023She will always be remembered for her roles and for portraying a loving mother on-screen.