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Mumbai: Indian filmmaker Suneel Darshan cherished the phenomenal dancer Madhumati. He remembered her long career and her contributions to the industry.
"My earliest memories of Madhumati Ji come from the iconic song ‘Huzurewala…’ which was the No.1 Binaca Geetmala song of the year 1966, composed by OP Nayyar for my Dad’s movie Yeh Raat Phir Na Aayegi. It was picturized on Helen Ma’am, Madhumatiji & Manohar Deepak, who was also her husband, besides being an actor and dance choreographer," said Suneel.
He added, "She worked in several movies through the 1960s to 70s, participating in the elaborate song and dance sequences like Anita (1967), Phool aur Patthar, Aankhen (1968), Talaash (1969) & others besides doing supporting character roles as well."
He then went on to talk about how she slowly moved into the background. "With Aruna Irani, Bindu, Faryal & Padma Khanna emerging to rule the roost, she retreated into the cultural dance shows along with her husband & their troupe performing all over India & internationally," said Suneel.
He collected that she had started an academy along with Mr Manohar Deepak at her residence in Santa Cruz for budding performers.
He concluded, "A life dedicated to acting & dance, she lost her husband in the early 2000’s until she breathed her last on 15th October…"
Madhumati was a celebrated dancer and actress in Bollywood who was often compared to Helen. She was trained in Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Manipuri, and Kathakali. Apart from dancing in films, she also worked as a dance teacher. Madhumati passed away on October 15 at the age of 87.
