Veteran Actress Sulochana Latkar Dies Aged 94; PM Narendra Modi, Amitabh Bachchan Offer Condolences
Veteran actress Sulochana Latkar passed away aged 94. PM Narendra Modi, megastar Amitabh Bachchan and actress Madhuri Dixit, among others, condoled her death.
PM Narendra Modi, megastar Amitabh Bachchan and actress Madhuri Dixit, among others, have condoled the demise of veteran actress Sulochana Latkar. For the unversed, Sulochana aged 94, died on Sunday evening following an age-related ailment. Sulochana featured in more than 300 films in her career and she was known for playing motherly roles in Hindi films such as 'Dil Dekhe Dekho', 'Aadmi' and 'Jhonny Mera Naam'.
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi 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”.
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
Amitabh Bachchan penned a heartfelt tribute in his blog and he described her as "gentle, generous, caring mother" of screen.
For the unversed, Amitabh Bachchan had shared the screen with Sulochana in movies like 'Muqadddar Ka Sikander', 'Majboor' and 'Reshma Aur Shera'.
“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 circumstances,” he wrote in his blog.
Taking to Twitter, 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
As per the Indian Express, Sulochana's last rites will be held at her Prabhadevi residence.
The cremation will take place on Monday (June 5) at 5:30 pm at Shivaji Park crematorium.
Sulochana was also awarded with Padma Shri in 1999.
