Veteran actor and playback singer Sulakshana Pandit passed away at the age of 71 on Thursday, November 6, 2025, her brother Lalit Pandit confirmed in a statement to PTI. She suffered a cardiac arrest while being rushed to Nanavati Hospital in Mumbai after experiencing breathlessness the previous evening. Lalit Pandit shared, “She passed away due to cardiac arrest around 7 pm. She had complained of breathlessness and seemed unwell. We were taking her to Nanavati hospital, but she died before we could reach.”
Sulakshana Pandit was celebrated for her dual talents in acting and singing. She made her film debut in 1975 with Uljhan opposite Sanjeev Kumar and went on to share screen space with stars like Rajesh Khanna, Shashi Kapoor, and Vinod Khanna. Her notable films include Sankoch, Hera Pheri, Khandaan, Dharam Khanta, Do Waqt Ki Roti, and Gora, among others.
Alongside her acting career, Sulakshana enjoyed success as a playback singer, lending her melodious voice to songs in Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Oriya, and Gujarati. Some of her popular tracks include “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 gifted family in Hisar, Haryana, Sulakshana was the niece of legendary classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj. She began singing at the age of nine and started her professional journey alongside her brother Mandheer Pandit. Her siblings include renowned music directors Lalit Pandit and Jatin Pandit, and actor Vijayata Pandit. Her untimely demise leaves a deep void in both the acting and music worlds. Tributes are expected to flow in from colleagues, fans, and admirers across the industry. Stay tuned to know more about her and others only with us.
