Veteran Marathi Actress Jyoti Chandekar Passes Away at 68

Veteran Marathi actress Jyoti Chandekar, who was liked by audiences for her highly effective performances in movies and tv, handed away in Pune on Friday, August 16. She was 68.  The actress had been unwell for a while and was present process remedy in Pune. Her cremation is scheduled to happen at this time (August 17) at 11 a.m. on the Vaikunth crematorium.

Jyoti Chandekar was additionally the mom of well-known Marathi actress Tejaswini Pandit. The bond between the 2 prolonged to the display screen as effectively, with each performing collectively in movies comparable to Ticha Umbartha, the place Jyoti performed her daughter’s mother-in-law. Their pairing was praised by critics for its authenticity and depth.

Final yr, Jyoti had fallen unwell on the units of the TV serial Tharala Tar Magazine when her sodium ranges dropped. She took almost two months to get well, and through this time, the makers of the present selected to regulate the storyline as an alternative of changing her. This mirrored not solely her significance to the serial but additionally the love and respect she commanded inside the trade. Her position as Poorna Aji within the present turned her right into a family favorite, particularly amongst household audiences.

Her profession spanned over 5 many years, starting when she was simply 12 years outdated. Through the years, she acted in a number of acclaimed Marathi movies together with Mee Sindhutai Sapkal, Guru, Dholki, Paulwaat, Sukhant, Duniya Kari Salaam, and Shyamchi Aai (2023). Her sturdy display screen presence and skill to adapt to each severe and light-hearted roles made her one of the vital versatile performers of her time.

Other than movies, Jyoti Chandekar additionally left her mark on tv with memorable roles in serials comparable to Tu Saubhagyavati Ho and Chhatriwali. For viewers, she was extra than simply an actress; she represented heat, dignity, and emotional honesty on display screen.

Her passing marks the top of an excellent period for Marathi cinema and tv. Followers, colleagues, and co-actors are mourning the lack of an artist whose performances will proceed to stay on within the hearts of audiences.