- By Swati Singh
- Sat, 04 Oct 2025 04:53 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Veteran actress Sandhya Shantaram, wife of late filmmaker V Shantaram, passed away at 94, on October 4. Sandhya Shantaram was was an Indian actress who rose to fame through her work in Hindi and Marathi cinema. She gained recognition in the 1950s and 1960s for her performances in films directed by her husband, the renowned filmmaker V. Shantaram. Some of her most acclaimed roles include Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje (1955), Do Aankhen Barah Haath (1958), Navrang (1959), Amar Bhoopali (1951) and the Marathi classic Pinjra (1972).
Maharashtra Minister of Information Technology and Cultural Affairs, Ashish Shelar, shared a tribute to Sandhya Shantaram on Instagram. He wrote, "Bhavpurn Shradhanjali! ‘Pinjara' film ki prasiddh abhinetri Sandhya Shantaram ji ke nidhan ki khabar atyant dukhad hai. Marathi aur Hindi film industry mein unhone apni advitiya abhinay kshamata aur nritya kaushal se darshakon ke dilon par ek alag chhaap chhodi. (Heartfelt tribute! The news of the passing of the renowned actress Sandhya Shantaram from the film Pinjara is deeply saddening. In Marathi and Hindi cinema, she left a unique mark on the hearts of audiences with her exceptional acting talent and dancing skills.)"
Ashish Shelar further added, "Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje', ‘Do Aankhen Barah Haath' aur vishesh roop se ‘Pinjara' film mein unki amar bhoomika darshakon ke mann mein hamesha yaadgar rahegi. Ishwar unki aatma ko chirshanti de. (Her unforgettable performances in Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje, Do Aankhen Barah Haath, and especially in Pinjara will always remain memorable in the hearts of viewers. May God grant eternal peace to her soul.)"
According to a report by Mumbai Tak, Sandhya Shantaram’s mortal remains will be taken from Rajkamal Studio in Parel, following which the cremation will take place at Vaikunth Dham, Shivaji Park.