Veteran Marathi Actor Jyoti Chandekar Passes Away at 69
Jyoti Chandekar, beloved for her five-decade career in Marathi cinema and TV, died after a prolonged illness, leaving a lasting legacy in the industry, family confirmed.
- Veteran Marathi actor Jyoti Chandekar died on August 16, 2025, in Pune at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness.
- She had been undergoing treatment for an age-related illness and the exact cause of death has not been disclosed by her family.
- Jyoti Chandekar began her acting career as a child and was known for roles in Mee Sindhutai Sapkal and as Purna Aaji in the television show Tharala Tar Mag.
- Her passing was announced by her daughter, Tejaswini Pandit, through a social media post, while Marathi channel Star Pravah honored her memory by referring to her as the beloved 'Purna grandmother'.
- Chandekar's last rites were performed at 11 a.m. on August 17, 2025, at Vaikunth Crematorium in Pune, marking the industry’s mourning of her five-decade legacy.
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Veteran Marathi actor Jyoti Chandekar passes away at 69
Veteran Marathi actor Jyoti Chandekar dies at 68 after prolonged illness
Veteran Marathi actor Jyoti Chandekar, known for her role as Poorna Aji in 'Tharala Tar Mag', died in Pune at the age of 68 after a long illness. Her daughter Tejaswini Pandit and the Marathi film industry remembered her for her long and memorable career.
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Veteran Marathi actress Jyoti Chandekar Pandit died on August 16, 2025, in Pune. The 69-year-old artiste's actress daughter, Tejaswini Pandit, shared a statement informing about her mother’s demise. Tejaswini shared a picture of her mother and wrote, “Aai (mother)”, with a heartbreak emoji. Jyoti Chandekar’s last rites will be performed in Pune on August 17. 📺 Veteran Marathi Actress Jyoti Chandekar of ‘Mee Sindhutai Sapkal’ Fame Dies, Actress …
Veteran Marathi Actress Jyoti Chandekar Passes Away at 68
Veteran Marathi actress Jyoti Chandekar, who was loved by audiences for her powerful performances in films and television, passed away in Pune on Friday, August 16. She was 68. The actress had been unwell for some time and was undergoing treatment in Pune. Her cremation is scheduled to take place today (August 17) at 11 a.m. at the Vaikunth crematorium. Jyoti Chandekar was also the mother of well-known Marathi actress Tejaswini Pandit. The bond…
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