Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati passed away at the age of 87. She began her career in Bollywood in 1957 and worked in various industries, including Punjabi, Marathi, Hindi, Bhojpuri, and South Indian. Her fans and well-wishers remembered her work after her demise and paid their heartfelt tribute.
Actor Vindu Dara Singh, who learned dance from Madhumati, shared a heartfelt message on social media, calling her “our teacher and guide” and expressing deep sorrow: “Rest in peace, Madhumati ji. A beautiful life led filled with love and blessings from many of us who learnt dancing from this legend”.
Akshay Kumar, who was one of her students and often credits Madhumati as his first dance guru, paid a touching tribute on social media, saying, “My first and forever guru. Everything I know about dance, I learnt at your feet, Madhumati ji. Har ada, har expression mein aapki yaad hamesha saath rahegi. Om Shanti.” He shared a nostalgic picture from his dance academy days, highlighting her profound influence on his career.
Born in Maharashtra in 1938, Madhumati began her career as a dance performer in 1957. She was trained in multiple classical forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Manipuri, and Kathakali, and became known for her expressive dance style in films like Ankhen, Tower House, Shikari, and Mujhe Jeene Do.
Madhumati was also known for her personal life, having married respected dancer Deepak Manohar at age 19 despite her mother’s reservations. The entire film fraternity mourned Madhumati’s passing. Her last rites and the cause of her death are yet to be officially announced, but her impact on Indian dance and cinema remains immortal.
