Veteran actress Sulochana Latkar died on June 4 in Mumbai, her grandson-in-law Parag Ajgavkar told PTI. The 94-year-old actress passed away due to prolonged illness. Latkar, was known for her work in Marathi and Hindi cinema. She started her career in the 1940s and went on to feature in over 250 movies. She worked in Hindi films like ‘Sasurvas’, ‘Vahinichya Bangdya’ & ‘Dhakti Jau’ in Marathi & ‘Aaye Din Bahar Ke’, ‘Gora Aur Kala’, ‘Devar’, ‘Talaash’, ‘Azaad’, ‘Heera’, ‘Reshma Aur Shera’, ‘Jaani Dushman’, ‘Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai’, ‘Jhonny Mera Naam’, ‘Kati Patang’ among many others. PM Narendra Modi said, “Her cinematic legacy will live on through her works.” Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar said expressed grief. Actress Madhuri Dixit said, “Your contribution to Indian cinema will always be remembered.” The legendary actress’ last rites will be held on June 5 at 5 pm at Shivaji Park crematorium in Dadar, reported PTI.
