New Delhi: Chandrashekhar Pusalkar, the grandson of Indian cinema pioneer Dadasaheb Phalke, is going through a deeply painful phase in his life. On January 30, he lost his wife, Mrudula Pusalkar, after a long illness. Her death has once again brought attention to the financial struggles faced by the Phalke family, raising serious questions about how the nation treats the legacy of the father of Indian cinema. Dada Saheb 's family faces financial problems Chandrashekhar Pusalkar, the grandson of Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema, lost his wife, Mrudula Pusalkar, on January 30 after she suffered from a prolonged illness. Speaking about the loss, Pusalkar said that his wife had been unwell for a long time and her health had worsened in recent months. Towards the end, she had become completely immobile and required constant care. Mrudula Pusalkar’s death has once again highlighted the difficult financial situation faced by Chandrashekhar Pusalkar, despite his historic...
- Bharati K Dubey
- Updated on: Jan 31, 2026 | 04:00 PM