Veteran Actor-Singer Sulakshana Pandit Passes Away at 71 Due to Cardiac Arrest
Veteran actor and singer Sulakshana Pandit has passed away at the age of 71. Her brother, Lalit Pandit, confirmed the news in a statement to PTI. Sulakshana was being taken to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai when she suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away.
According to Lalit Pandit, “She passed away due to cardiac arrest around 7 pm. She had complained of breathlessness and seemed a bit unwell. We were taking her to Nanavati hospital, but she died before we could reach the hospital.”
The esteemed artiste died on Thursday, November 6, 2025, while being rushed to Nanavati Hospital after experiencing breathlessness the previous evening.
Sulakshana Pandit was acclaimed both as an actor and playback singer. She made her film debut in 1975 with *Uljhan* opposite Sanjeev Kumar and went on to work with leading stars such as Rajesh Khanna, Shashi Kapoor, and Vinod Khanna. Her notable films include *Sankoch*, *Hera Pheri*, *Khandaan*, *Dharam Khanta*, *Do Waqt Ki Roti*, *Gora*, among many others.
In addition to her acting career, Sulakshana built a successful career as a playback singer. She lent her voice across multiple languages including Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Oriya, and Gujarati. Some of her popular songs are “Tu Hi Saagar Tu Hi Kinara,” “Pardesiya Tere Desh Mein,” “Bekrar Dil Tut Gaya,” “Baandhi Re Kahe Preet,” “Saat Samundar Paar,” “Somvaar Ko Hum Mile,” “Sona Re Tujhe Kaise Miloon,” “Yeh Pyara Lage Tera Chehra,” and “Yeh Pyar Kiya Hai.”
Born into a musically inclined family from Hisar, Haryana, Sulakshana was the niece of the legendary classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj. She began singing at the age of nine and launched her professional career alongside her brother Mandheer Pandit. Her siblings include Lalit Pandit and Jatin Pandit, who are well-known music composers, as well as actor Vijayata Pandit.
Sulakshana Pandit’s untimely passing leaves a significant void in both the worlds of acting and music. Tributes are expected to pour in from colleagues, fans, and admirers across the industry.
Stay tuned for more updates and tributes on this loss to Bollywood.
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