Veteran actor Sandhya Shantaram passes away

Mumbai: Legendary filmmaker late V Shantaram’s wife and actor Sandhya Shantaram, who had essayed an array of roles in several films including the iconic Do Aankhen Barah Haath, Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje and Pinjara, passed away in Mumbai on Saturday. She was 87.

Award-winning actor Sandhya, as she was popularly known, had acted in several Hindi and Marathi films, and was known for her acting and dancing skills.

Born on September 13, 1938 in Kochi, she was first given a role by V Shantaram in Amar Bhoopali in 1951. She married V Shantaram in 1956.

Known for her grace, expressive dance, and powerful performances, Sandhya became a household name through timeless classics of the 1950s and 60s.

Veteran filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, in a post on X, said: “Saddened by the passing of legendary actress Sandhya Shantaram. Her iconic roles in films like Pinjara, Do Ankhen Barah Hath, Navrang and Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje will forever be cherished. Her remarkable talent and mesmerizing dance skills have left an indelible mark on the world of cinema.”