Renowned playback singer and actress Sulakshana Pandit passed away Thursday evening after a long illness, according to her family. She was 71 years old.
Further details about her passing are awaited.
Sulakshana, sister to the famous composer duo Jatin-Lalit and former actress Vijayta Pandit, was celebrated for songs like ‘Bekrar Dil Tu Gaye Ja’ and ‘Somwar Ko Hum Mile Mangalwar Ko Nain’ with the legendary Kishore Kumar.
Her duet ‘Pardesiya Tere Desh Mein’ with music legend Mohammed Rafi was also cherished. Together, they produced musical hits like ‘Sona Re Tujhe Kaise Miloon’, ‘Yeh Pyara Lage Tera Chehra’, ‘Jab Aati Hogi Yaad Meri’, and ‘Yeh Pyar Kiya Hai’.
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Her unforgettable duet ‘Saat Samundar Paar’ with the iconic Lata Mangeshkar is also a highlight. In 1976, she won a Filmfare Award for ‘Tu Hi Sagar Tu Hi Kinara’ from the film Sankalp.
Sulakshana’s film career began with the 1975 movie Uljhan, where she starred alongside the legendary Sanjeev Kumar. They reportedly shared a close bond during filming.
Interestingly, November 6 marks the 40th anniversary of Sanjeev Kumar’s passing, a beloved figure in Indian cinema.
Sulakshana also appeared in films like Hera Pheri (1976), Dharam Kanta (1982), Do Waqt Ki Roti (1988), and Goraa (1987), among others.
