Noted Marathi actress Lalan Sarang dies at the age of 79
Sarang had been suffering from age-related ailments.
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Noted Marathi actor and theatre personality Lalan Sarang died due to age-related ailments at a private hospital here on Friday, her family sources said. She was 79.
Sarang is survived by son Rakesh and his family, they said. According to the sources, she was admitted to the hospital around a month back as she was suffering from age-related ailments.
Sarang was born on December 26, 1938 in Mumbai into a middle class family, which had no background in cinema or theatre. She turned to theatre during her college days in Mumbai, where she participated in a play as part of a drama competition.
Sarang is known for her roles in path-breaking plays, including "Sakharam Binder", "Gidhade", "Rathchakra" and "Kamla". She received several accolades for these roles. While playing key roles in films such as "Samna", "Ha Khel Sawalyancha" and "Mahek", she also worked in several Hindi serials.
Recipient of 'Grahini Sachiv Award' of Ga Di Ma Pratishthan, Sarang also penned a few books- "Natakanmagil Natya", "Mi ani Majhya Bhumika" and "Bahardar Kisse".
Her husband, late Kamlakar Sarang, was a famous theatre director. The last rites will be performed in Mumbai on Saturday, the family sources said.
Sarang is survived by son Rakesh and his family, they said. According to the sources, she was admitted to the hospital around a month back as she was suffering from age-related ailments.
Sarang was born on December 26, 1938 in Mumbai into a middle class family, which had no background in cinema or theatre. She turned to theatre during her college days in Mumbai, where she participated in a play as part of a drama competition.
The Sridevi phenomenon in Hindi films started with 'Himmatwala' in 1983. But the Sivakasi-born’s career had begun over a decade and half earlier. Her tryst with the archlights started early in the South Indian film industry. Over the years, the actress made lots of friends and foes in the industry but today hen she is not there everyone has gathered to support the family and be with them at this difficlut time.
Sarang is known for her roles in path-breaking plays, including "Sakharam Binder", "Gidhade", "Rathchakra" and "Kamla". She received several accolades for these roles. While playing key roles in films such as "Samna", "Ha Khel Sawalyancha" and "Mahek", she also worked in several Hindi serials.
Recipient of 'Grahini Sachiv Award' of Ga Di Ma Pratishthan, Sarang also penned a few books- "Natakanmagil Natya", "Mi ani Majhya Bhumika" and "Bahardar Kisse".
Her husband, late Kamlakar Sarang, was a famous theatre director. The last rites will be performed in Mumbai on Saturday, the family sources said.
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