Veteran actress Uttara Boakar passed away at the age of 79. She breathed her last in a hospital in Pune. According to the latest reports, Uttara Boakar passed away following a prolonged illness, and she was ailing for the last one year.
A report in PTI revealed that her last rites were performed on Wednesday morning. For the unversed, the veteran actress went to the National School of Drama to study acting. She was trained by Ebrahim Alkazi and featured in several plays like Mukyhamantri, Mena Gurjari, Othello, Tughlaq, and others. Uttara Boakar rose to fame after she featured in Govind Nihlani’s film Tamas opposite Om Puri. She also featured in TV shows like Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin, Udaan, and Rishtey Kora Kaagaz. Her industry colleagues took to social media and mourned her loss.
Manoj Joshi wrote, “Demise of Uttara Baokar Ji is an irreparable loss to Indian Film Industry. Deeply pained by her demise. Om Shanti.”
Here’s what Manoj Joshi tweeted
Neena Kulkarni also wrote a heartfelt note on her official Twitter handle. She wrote, “[Uttara Baokar] A remarkable actress. A sensitive and private person in real life, Uttara tai was the epitome of dignity and humility. Time spent with her during the making of films Uttarayan and Shevri, have added value to my life.”
Here’s what Neena Kulkarni tweeted
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