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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, megastar Amitabh Bachchan<\/a>, actors Madhuri Dixit and Riteish Deshmukh among others paid tributes to veteran actor Sulochana, who passed away on Sunday evening following age related ailments.<\/p>\n Sulochana, who was 94, featured in more than 300 films in her career and was primarily known for essaying mother roles in Hindi movies like Shammi Kapoor\u2019s Dil Dekhe Dekho, Dilip Kumar\u2019s Aadmi, Dev Anand\u2019s Jhonny Mera Naam and Bachchan starrer Muqaddar Ka Sikandar.<\/p>\n PM Modi took to Twitter and paid a heartfelt tribute to the actor, writing that her passing away has left a huge void, but she\u2019ll continue to live through her rich legacy of work. \u201cThe passing of Sulochana Ji leaves a big void in the world of Indian cinema. Her unforgettable performances have enriched our culture and have endeared her to people across generations. Her cinematic legacy will live on through her works. Condolences to her family. Om Shanti\u201d<\/p>\n The passing of Sulochana Ji leaves a big void in the world of Indian cinema. Her unforgettable performances have enriched our culture and have endeared her to people across generations. Her cinematic legacy will live on through her works. Condolences to her family. Om Shanti.<\/p>\n \u2014 Narendra Modi<\/a> (@narendramodi) June 4, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Amitabh Bachchan<\/a>, in his blog, wrote about Sulochana and described her a \u201cgentle, generous, caring mother\u201d of screen. The megastar, who worked with her in Muqadddar Ka Sikander, Majboor and Reshma Aur Shera, revealed he was in constant touch with her family to monitor her health as she wasn\u2019t keeping well for some time.<\/p>\n \u201cWe have lost another great of our Cinema World \u2013 Sulochana ji .. the gentle, generous, caring Mother that played in several films with me .. she had been ailing for some time .. and this afternoon she left for her heavenly abode .. I had been monitoring here condition with her family .. but finally the sad news ! We can only pray in such unforgiving circumstances,\u201d he wrote in his blog.<\/p>\n Madhuri Dixit<\/a> tweeted that Sulochana was one of the most graceful actors and listed her favourite film of Sulochana\u2014 the 1959 Marathi drama Sangate Aika. \u201cSulochana Tai was one of the most loved and graceful actresses cinema has seen. My favourite film of hers will always be Sangate Aika. Her performance in every film was memorable. I will miss our conversations may you rest in peace. Your contribution to Indian cinema will always be remembered \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb\u201d<\/p>\n Sulochana Tai was one of the most loved and graceful actresses cinema has seen. My favourite film of hers will always be Sangate Aika. Her performance in every film was memorable. I will miss our conversations may you rest in peace. Your contribution to Indian cinema will always\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Madhuri Dixit Nene (@MadhuriDixit) June 4, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Sulochana\u2019s daughter Kanchan Ghanekar told Indianexpress.com<\/a> that the actor had \u201cage related health issues and breathing difficulties.\u201d According to a family statement, her \u2018antim darshan\u2019 will be held at her Prabhadevi residence in the city. Her cremation will be held on Monday at 5:30 pm at Shivaji Park crematorium.<\/p>\n Riteish Deshmukh took to Twitter and shared a picture of Sulochana, writing that the actor \u201cruled the hearts\u201d of Hindi and Marathi audiences. \u201cThe news of the death of Sulochana Didi is very sad. A heartfelt tribute to this great actress who ruled the hearts of audiences in Marathi and Hindi cinema. \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\u201d<\/p>\n \u0938\u0941\u0932\u094b\u091a\u0928\u093e \u0926\u093f\u0926\u0940 \u092f\u093e\u0902\u091a\u094d\u092f\u093e \u0928\u093f\u0927\u0928\u093e\u091a\u0940 \u092c\u093e\u0924\u092e\u0940 \u0905\u0924\u094d\u092f\u0902\u0924 \u0926\u0941\u0903\u0916\u0926 \u0906\u0939\u0947. \u092e\u0930\u093e\u0920\u0940\u0938\u0939 \u0939\u093f\u0902\u0926\u0940 \u091a\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0938\u0943\u0937\u094d\u091f\u0940\u0924\u0940\u0932 \u092a\u094d\u0930\u0947\u0915\u094d\u0937\u0915\u093e\u0902\u091a\u094d\u092f\u093e \u092e\u0928\u093e\u0935\u0930 \u0930\u093e\u091c\u094d\u092f \u0915\u0930\u0923\u093e\u0931\u094d\u092f\u093e \u092f\u093e \u092e\u0939\u093e\u0928 \u0905\u092d\u093f\u0928\u0947\u0924\u094d\u0930\u0940\u0932\u093e \u092d\u093e\u0935\u092a\u0942\u0930\u094d\u0923 \u0936\u094d\u0930\u0926\u094d\u0927\u093e\u0902\u091c\u0932\u0940. \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd pic.twitter.com\/15SApfbwo4<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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