Noted theatre and film actress Sulabha Deshpande was cremated on June 5. Several celebrities and politicians attended the funeral.
Ms Deshpande died on June 4 due to prolonged illness. She was 79. The actress, who featured in numerous Marathi and Hindi films, was cremated at Shivaji Park crematorium in Dadar.
Filmmaker Govind Nihalani, actor Nana Patekar, actress Ratna Pathak Shah, politicians Sushil Kumar Shinde and Vinod Tawde were present. Many Marathi actors paid tribute to Ms Deshpande who was known for her spontaneity and simplicity.
In Hindi, she appeared in films like Bhumika (1977), Arvind Desai Ki Ajeeb Dastaan (1978) and Gaman (1978). Ms Deshpande’s last Bollywood film was Sridevi’s 2012 movie English Vinglish.
R.I.P Mrs. Sulabha Deshpande!
Celebrities paid their condolences:
My condolences on the sad demise of Indian film, theatre & television actress, Sulabha Deshpande. May God bless the departed soul.
— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) June 5, 2016
Sad to hear about Sulabha Deshpande. Will always be remembered for her immense Contribution to Marathi theatre & Hindi Cinema. #RIP
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) June 4, 2016
RIP Sulabha Deshpande. Enjoyed watching you in films. 🙏🙏🙏 https://t.co/qoMLixxi4I
— Farah Khan (@FarahKhanAli) June 4, 2016
Oh really? Magnificent presence. Her Union with Arvind Deshpande ji today after 27 years..RIP Sulabha Deshpande ji. https://t.co/NqB53p3WSS
— Sonu Nigam (@sonunigam) June 4, 2016
Bahut acchi Abhinetri Sulabha Deshpande ji aaj hamare bich nahi rahi.Mujhe bahut dukh hai,unke (cont) https://t.co/b6hz7TClQL
— Lata Mangeshkar (@mangeshkarlata) June 4, 2016
RIP sulabhatai. Sulabha Deshpande doyenne of theatre and films will be remembered. Esp bhumika, bazaar and jait re jait with smita patil
— J (@jiteshpillaai) June 4, 2016
Sulabha Deshpande’s notable work on stage include vijay Tendulkar’s fiery shantata court chalu aahe and sakharam binder besides films and tv
— J (@jiteshpillaai) June 4, 2016
RIP Sulabha Deshpande. Committed actor, devoted theatre activist n a genuine human being.
— nikhil wagle (@waglenikhil) June 4, 2016
