Bollywood veteran actress Sandhya Shantaram, renowned for her memorable performance in “Pinjra” and the iconic song “Arre Ja Re Hatt Natkhat,” passed away at age 87. The sad news was confirmed by BJP leader Ashish Shelar on social media.

Born as Vijaya Deshmukh, she left an indelible mark on audiences with her exceptional acting and dance skills in films like “Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje,” “Do Aankhen Barah Haath,” and “Navrang.” One defining moment of her career was the song “Arre Ja Re Hatt Natkhat” from V. Shantaram’s classic “Navrang” (1959).

Remarkably, she learned classical dance specifically for that song, choreographing the steps herself alongside filmmaker V. Shantaram. Her immortal roles and graceful performances will forever remain etched in cinema history. The Indian film industry mourns the loss of this legendary actress who represented an important era of filmmaking.

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