Marathi actress Madhu Kambikar, who played the role of Nana Patekar’s mother Hmm both (1995) and Yashwant (1997), died at the age of 73 in Pune on October 12, just four days after the veteran actor’s death.
Madhu Kambikar had been struggling with illness for a long time and was facing several health problems after a stroke. She was widely known for her contribution to Marathi cinema, theatre, television and folk arts, especially her unique Lavaani performances.
Interestingly, Madhu Kambikar was two years younger than Nana Patekar, despite playing his mother in two films.
About Madhu Kambikar
Madhu Kambikar was particularly celebrated for her performances of Lavani, a traditional Maharashtrian folk dance form known for its expressive movements and energetic performances. She also appeared in several Marathi films, including Hech Majha Maher, Zapatleela, Debu and Yeu Ka Ghar.
About the films of Nana Patekar and Madhu Kambikar
Released in 1995, Hmm both Nana Patekar appeared alongside Rishi Kapoor and Pooja Bhatt. Directed by Shafi Inamdar, the Hindi film revolves around two men who get involved in a complex situation involving mistaken identity and relationship.
Two years later, the actors reunited YashwantA crime drama directed by Anil Matteo. The film stars Nana Patekar as an honest police officer who finds himself caught in a web of corruption and political influence. Madhu played the lead role.
Nana Patekar died in Goa
Nana Patekar died on October 8 due to a heart attack. He was 75 years old.
He was taken to a private hospital after falling ill in the early hours at his residence in Dona Paula near Panaji in Goa.
According to the doctors, the actor’s caretaker contacted the hospital to seek an ambulance after Patekar’s condition worsened. An ambulance was dispatched to his apartment, which was less than a kilometer from the medical facility.
Doctors tried to revive Nana Patekar through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for about 45 minutes.
After the exam, Nana Patekar’s son Malhar reached Goa to collect his father’s body. The body was taken to Pune before being taken to the actor’s farmhouse in Doneje village, where he was cremated with full state honours. His funeral was attended by many prominent personalities from politics, cinema and other fields.
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