Madhumati (30 May 1938 – 15 October 2025) was an Indian dancer and actress who worked in many films, including Hindi and regional cinema across Marathi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, and South Indian languages. She is best known for her performances in films such as Tower House, Shikari, Mujhe Jeene Do, and Ankhen.[1]
Madhumati | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 May 1938 Maharashtra, India |
| Died | 15 October 2025 (aged 87) |
| Occupations | Dancer, actress |
| Known for | Tower House, Shikari, Mujhe Jeene Do |
Life and career
editBorn on 30 May 1938 in Maharashtra,[1] she was trained in traditional forms of dance, including Manipuri, Kathakali, Kathak, and Bharatanatyam.[1] She began her film career in 1957 with a Marathi film which was unreleased.[2]
At the age of 19, she married dancer Deepak Manohar.[2]
Madhumati died on 15 October 2025, at the age of 87.[1]
Selected filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Zameen Ke Tare | Singer/dancer |
| 1964 | Dulha Dulhan | Chanda's friend |
| 1967 | Anita | Red-Headed Nightclub Performer |
| 1968 | Ankhen | Madhu |
| Saraswatichandra | Padma | |
| 1969 | Talash | Rupali |
| Shatranj | Dancer | |
| 1970 | Jawab | Dancer |
| Ishq Par Zor Nahin | Dancer | |
| 1971 | Chhoti Bahu | Dancer |
| Chahat | Stage dancer | |
| 1972 | Aankhon Aankhon Mein | Dancer |
| Roop Tera Mastana | Dancer | |
| Sazaa | Banto Jatti | |
| Jai Jwala | Champa | |
| Annadata | Champavathi | |
| 1975 | Jogidas Khuman | |
| 1976 | Charas | Laila |
| 1977 | Amar Akbar Anthony | Bijli |
| Chaani | ||
| 1984 | The Gold Medal | Chameli |
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 "Veteran actor Madhumati, who was seen as Helen's competition, passes away at 87; Akshay Kumar remembers his 'first guru'". indianexpress.com. 15 October 2025. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- 1 2 "Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati dies at 87". cnbctv18.com. 15 October 2025. Retrieved 16 October 2025.