On Tuesday, veteran actress and Marathi theatre personality Ashalata Wabgaonkar passed away at the age of 79 after battling COVID-19 complications.
She made her Bollywood debut with Apne Paraye, which won her a Filmfare Award. She was also seen in Hindi films like Woh Saat Din, Namak Halaal, Shaukeen, Ahista Ahista, Ankush, Coolie, Sadma and Ghayal.
Renuka Shahane and Shabana Azmi took to Twitter to remember the late actress:
“Today has been a sad day. COVID-19 took a very beautiful life. Ashalata Tai merged into infinity. Extremely kind, loving, sensitive, great artist. Peace be upon the soul of Ashalata Tai, who has always blessed me, addressing me as ‘Baby’. A heartfelt tribute.”