A sudden stroke had left Kambikar battling complications for months, and her passing in Pune on October 12 sent ripples through the city’s film circles.
Known as a Lavani powerhouse, she turned every stage into a pulse‑pounding spectacle—her expressive moves and raspy voice turned folk dance into a cinematic language that still makes audiences swoon.
She cut a striking figure on screen, playing Nana Patekar’s mother in Hum Dono (1995) and Yeshwant (1997), even though she was two years his junior—a testament to her commanding presence.
The industry sent out a wave of tributes, with co‑actors, directors and fans reminiscing about her magnetic screen charisma, while the Marathi community commemorated her with a small but heartfelt ceremony.
Her filmography—spanning Tarun's "Hech Mazha Maher", the cult hit "Zapatlela", "Debu", and "Yeu Ka Gharat"—reminds us that she was more than a mother role; she was a pillar of Marathi cinema.