The Indian Film Industry is Mourning The Loss of Legendary Actress Sandhya Shantaram, Who Passed Away at the age of 94. The veteran star, celebrated for her graceful performance and remarkable contemplation Cinema, Breathed Her Last on Saturday, October 4. Her Final Rites were performed at Vaikunth Dham in Shivaji Park, Mumbai.
Veteran Actress Sandhya Shantaram Passes AWay at 94
While there has been no official statement from the family regarding the cause of her demise, reports sugges that the actress passed away due to Age-Related Complications. Sandhya’s passing marks the end of an era in Indian cinema, as she was amon the last surviving icons of the golden age of hindi and marathi films.
Tributes Have Been Pouring in from across the film Industry and Political Circles, As Fans and Colleagues Remembred Her Incredible Body of Work. Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar Took to Social Media Platform X (Formerly Twitter) to Express his Grief. He Wrote, “saddened by the passing of legendary actress sandhya shantaram ji. Her iconic roles in films like #pinjra, #DoankhenbarahHath, #Navrang, #Navrang, and #Jhanakjhanakjhanakpayalbaaje Will FOREVERVARE BEE Cherished.
Saddened by the passing of legendary actress sandhya shantaram ji. Her iconic roles in films like #Pinjra, #DoankhenbarahHath, #Navrangand #Jhanakjhanakpayalbaaje Will Forever Be Charged. Her Remarkable Talent and Mesmerizing Dance Skills Have Left An Indelible Mark on the… pic.twitter.com/fotttmumz
– Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) October 4, 2025
BJP Leader Ashish Shelar also also paid his respects, Acknowledging Her IMPACT on Both Hindi and Marathi Cinema. He Wrote, “Heartfelt Tribute! The news of the passing of Sandhya Shantaram Ji, The Renowned Actress from The Film ‘Pincjra’, is extramely heartbreaking. In the marathi and hindi filem industries, she left Impression on the audience’s minds with her unparalled acting and dance skills. Her Immortal Roles in Films Like ‘Jhanak Jhanak Jnak Payal Baaje’, ‘Do Aankhen Barh Haath’, And ESPECILY in the film ‘Pincjra’ will forever remain etched in the hearts of the audience.
Soulful tribute!
‘Pinjra’ Chitrapatal famous actress Sandhya Shantaram Ji Yanchaya Nidhnachi Baatmi is very sad.
Marathi and Hindi Chitrapatrititi Tyani Aaplya Aapatar Aani Nritya Dhunakashali Ayvalayana Manavanya Manavar Manavar. ‘Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje’, ‘Two eyes twelve… pic.twitter.com/gsdq5kuxp9
– adv. Ashish Shelar – D. Ashish Shelar (@Shelarashish) October 4, 2025
Born as vijaya deshmukh on September 13, 1931, sandhya rose to prominence under the direction of her husband, the legendary filmmaker v. Shantaram. Her Filmography Includes a Series of Classics that Continue to be celebrated for their innovation and artistry – Amar bhoopali (1951), Jhanak jhanak payal baaje (1955), Do aankhen barah haath (1958), Navrang (1959), and the Marathi MasterPiece Pinjra (1972).
With her exceptional acting and mesmerizing dance performance, Sandhya shantaram carved a niche for hercelf in Indian Cinema, Lending Behind a Legacy that will Forever Resonate Withdenses.
We at Bollywood Hungama Express Our Heartfelt Condolens to her family.
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