Sulochana Latkar Death: Veteran actress passes away at 94 due to age-related issues

RIP Sulochana Latkar: Veteran actress has passed away due to age-related issues. The news is confirmed by her daughter Kanchana Ghanekar

By Urmimala Banerjee
| Updated: June 4, 2023 9:18 PM IST

It is indeed a huge loss for Bollywood. Veteran actress Sulochana is no more. She is known for playing mom to some of Bollywood's top actors. In her career, she had worked in above 200 Hindi movies and Marathi ones. Sulochana Latkar has died aged 94 due to age-related issues. She is also a recipient of the Padma Shri. The news was confirmed to Indian Express by her daughter Kanchana Ghanekar. It seems she had breathing difficulties. The antim darshan will happen at her Prabhadevi home with the cremation on Monday 5.30 pm at Shivaji Park. Riteish Deshmukh took to Twitter to condole her demise. He tweeted, "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." Also Read - Sulochana Latkar Death: Amitabh Bachchan, PM Modi and more celebs mourn demise; last rites to be held in Mumbai

The lady played mother to all the big stars from 1960s to 1980s like Mehmood, Amitabh Bachchan, Sunil Dutt, Dev Anand, Rajesh Khanna to name a few. She has been Big B's mother in many movies. It seems the last rites will happen with full state honours. Also Read - Sulochana Latkar death: Bollywood's onscreen maa loved playing mother to these three actors the most

Deeply saddened by the passing of legendary actress, Sulochana. Our childhood was filled with memories of her landmark performances. She created a strong niche the role of the loving mother that will remain an inspiration for generations to come.#SulochanaLatkar pic.twitter.com/lFwGAVuIpD

— Vijay Darda (@vijayjdarda) June 4, 2023

सुलोचना दिदी यांच्या निधनाची बातमी अत्यंत दुःखद आहे. मराठीसह हिंदी चित्रसृष्टीतील प्रेक्षकांच्या मनावर राज्य करणाऱ्या या महान अभिनेत्रीला भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजली. ???? pic.twitter.com/15SApfbwo4

— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) June 4, 2023

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Veteran Actress #SulochanaLatkar ji is no more !!
RIP ???? pic.twitter.com/nJjzj9oFsH

— Girish Johar (@girishjohar) June 4, 2023

Amitabh Bachchan had shared details of a letter that she wrote for him when he turned 75. He took to Facebook and wrote on his blog, "Sulochana ji .. who has played my Mother in innumerable films .. my greetings to her on her birthday were done some time back ; but HER greetings to me on My 75th birthday were exceptional .. her words are the greatest blessing !!! I know a great amount of time has passed, and perhaps it may not be ethical to do this, but I simply could not resist and just had to share this with my well wishers." Also Read - Amitabh Bachchan meets onscreen mother Sulochana Latkar to wish her on 86th birthday - view pic!

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ByUrmimala Banerjee
| Updated: June 4, 2023 9:18 PM IST