Renowned Indian Actress Sandhya Dies
Sandhya Shantaram, renowned for her classical dance and iconic roles in Hindi and Marathi cinema, passed away at 94 due to age-related ailments, leaving a lasting legacy from the golden era of films.
- On Saturday, October 4, 2025, veteran actress Sandhya Shantaram died in Mumbai and her last rites took place at Vaikunth Dham, Shivaji Park.
- Aged 94, Sandhya Shantaram died from age-related ailments, media reports and family sources said.
- Trained in classical dance, Sandhya Shantaram starred in V. Shantaram films including Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje, Do Aankhen Barah Haath and Navrang, known for their iconic songs.
- Tributes poured in from fans, colleagues and political circles, with Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar and director Madhur Bhandarkar posting condolences on social media.
- Her long partnership with V. Shantaram, filmmaker and husband, was both professional and personal, and Sandhya Shantaram spent her final years at Rajkamal Studios, remembered fondly by stepson Kiran Shantaram.
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Renowned Indian actress Sandhya dies
Veteran actress Sandhya Shantaram, remembered for her unforgettable performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema, passed away on October 4, 2025 at the age of 94 after a prolonged illness. A celebrated screen presence of the 1950s through the 1970s, she leaves behind a legacy intertwined with some of Indian cinema's most iconic works. Born Vijaya Deshmukh in 1931, Sandhya entered the film world almost by chance. She was discovered by legendary filmm…
Sandhya Shantaram, known for Marathi classic 'Pinjra', passes away; fans mourn loss
Veteran actress Sandhya Shantaram, who worked in the famous Marathi film 'Pinjra', has passed away. There is a wave of mourning in the film industry after her death. Fans are paying tribute to Sandhya through social media. For the unversed, Sandhya Shantaram got married to V Shantaram. She made a unique identity for herself in Marathi as well as Hindi films. According to media reports, her last rites were performed at Vaikunth Dham in Shivaji Pa…
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