(Web Desk) - Sulakshana Pandit, a veteran Bollywood actress and singer, has died of a prolonged illness. She was 71 years old.
Sulakshana was the older sister of the famous composer duo, Jatin–Lalit, who are famous for the soundtracks of Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992) and Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998).
She began her career in the 1970s, making her acting debut in Uljhan (1975), opposite Sanjeev Kumar.
During her heyday, she starred alongside top heroes including Shashi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, Jeetendra, and Vinod Khanna.
As a singer, she worked with composers such as Shankar–Jaikishan, Laxmikant–Pyarelal, Usha Khanna, and Rajesh Roshan.
For her rendition of ‘Tu Hi Sagar Tu Hi Kinara‘, Sulakshana Pandit won the 1976 Filmfare ‘Best Female Playback Singer’ award.
The song was from Sankalp (1975), composed by Mohammad Zahur Khayyam, who had worked on films including Kabhi Kabhie (1976) and Trishul (1978).
Sulakshana also sang with legends, including Mohammad Rafi and Kishore Kumar.
Confirming her death, Lalit Pandit said: “She passed away around 8 pm. She suffered cardiac arrest. Her funeral will be on November 7.”