- By Piyali Bhadra
- Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:13 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Veteran actor Seema Deo, who was seen in popular Hindi films such as ‘Kora Kagaz’, ‘Koshish’, and ‘Anand’ passed away on August 24 at the age of 83. A legend in the Marathi cinema, her son-filmmaker Abhinay Deo shared the news of her demise. In 2020, Abhinay Deo opened up about his mother’s deteriorating medical condition and shared the update on ‘X.’
Abhinay Deo wrote, “My mother Shrimati Seema Deo, doyen of Marathi film industry, is suffering from Alzheimer’s. We, the entire Deo family, have been praying for her well being, wish whole of Maharashtra who loved her so much also pray for her well being.”
According to a report in the Indian Express, Abhinay Deo shared the news of Seema Deo’s demise and said, “Mom passed away earlier today. She was fine, she was suffering from Alzheimer’s, but otherwise she was fine.”
Seema Deo was a fine Hindi-Marathi actress, and had appeared in over 80 films throughout her career. Some of her renowned Marathi films are ‘Jagachya Pathivar’, ‘Vardakshina’, among many others. She was last seen in ‘Jivan Sandhya’ released in 2021.
Seema Deo owed her career to her guru Raja Paranjpe. According to a report in the Indian Express, in 2017 Seema Deo said, “Whatever I could achieve in my career, it’s all because of my guru Raja Paranjape. He not only taught me to act but also trained me so rigorously that it became very natural.”
Fans have expressed their grief on social media platform 'X.' Let's take a look.
Veteran actress #SeemaDeo, who made a mark in the Marathi & Hindi film industry with her excellent acting, passed away. She was 81 years old. Seema Deo has always entertained the audience with remarkable work in Marathi & Hindi cinema. SHe had acted in nearly 80 Hindi and Marathi… pic.twitter.com/Re6tXeFssF
— Dayanand Kamble (@dayakamPR) August 24, 2023
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of veteran Hindi and Marathi actress Seema Deo. Her remarkable performances will continue to inspire generations. Heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and fans during this difficult time. May her soul rest in peace 🙏🏻#SeemaDeo pic.twitter.com/LQz9R7rNW8
— Praful Patel (@praful_patel) August 24, 2023
#RIP Seema Deo passes on at 83.
— Film History Pics (@FilmHistoryPic) August 24, 2023
She featured in over 80 Marathi and Hindi films. Popularly known for her on-screen pair with husband Ramesh Deo. pic.twitter.com/bCc4MoEiFg
Seema Deo’s husband and late veteran actor Ramesh Deo, passed away in 2022 due to heart attack. The duo first met each other in a local train as he was enchanted by the fragrance of mogra that she was wearing in her hair. They later tied the knot in 1963 and were married for 59 years. Seema Deo is survived by her sons Abhinay and Ajinkya Deo.
