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Mumbai (Maharashtra):

Amitabh Bachchan paid an emotional tribute to legendary actor Sulochana Latkar, who handed away on Sunday. She was 94.

In his weblog, Big B knowledgeable that he had been monitoring Sulochana Latkar’s situation together with her household. He additionally added that the information ‘has taken away all of the cheering and pleasure of the well-wishers at Jalsa.”

“We have misplaced one other nice of our Cinema World – Sulochana ji .. the light, beneficiant, caring Mother that performed in a number of movies with me .. she had been ailing for a while .. and this afternoon she left for her heavenly abode .. I had been monitoring right here situation together with her household .. however lastly the unhappy information ! We can solely pray in such unforgiving circumstance. There was work at this time as nicely and the timed schedule allowed me to be again for the GOJ .. fortunately .. however the information of Sulochana ji has taken away all of the cheering and pleasure of the nicely wishers at Jalsa .. I’m hesitant to write down anymore .. so do excuse ..More one other DAY,” he wrote.

Amitabh had worked with Sulochana Latkar in several films like Reshma Aur Shera, Muqadddar Ka Sikander, Majboor and Roti Kapada Aur Makan among others.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the passing away of a veteran actor. He wrote in his tweet that she has left a “huge void”.

He wrote, “The passing of Sulochana Ji leaves a giant void on the planet of Indian cinema. Her unforgettable performances have enriched our tradition and have endeared her to individuals throughout generations. Her cinematic legacy will dwell on by way of her works. Condolences to her household. Om Shanti.”

Born on July 30, 1928, in Khadaklat village of Chikodi taluk of Belgaum district in Karnataka, she made her acting debut in 1946. Sasurvas in 1946, Vahinichya Bangdya, Meeth Bhakar, Sangtye Aika, Laxmi Ali Ghara, Moti Manse, Jivacha Sakha, Pativrata, Sukhache Sobti, Bhaubheej, Akashganga, and Dhakti Jau were among the Marathi films in which she starred as the lead actress from 1946 to 1961. Throughout her career in Hindi cinema, she frequently appeared opposite Nazir Hussain, Trilok Kapoor, and Ashok Kumar.

She worked with Bollywood stars like Sunil Dutt in Heera, Jhoola, Ek Phool Char Kante, Sujata, Chirag, Reshma Aur Shera, among other movies. Apart from him, she was seen with Dev Anand in Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai, Pyar Mohabbat, Duniya, and many more. Since 1969, she has frequently worked with Rajesh Khanna in films like Dil Daulat Duniya, Bahraon Ke Sapne, Doli, and others.

Among many roles that she portrayed on-screen, the seasoned actor was loved and appreciated for bringing out the traits of a mother in the most effective manner on-screen. Sulochana Latkar was awarded the Padma Shri Award, in 1999. In 2004, she received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award. She received the Maharashtra Bhushan Award from the Maharashtra government in 2009.