Madhumati (30 May 1938 – 15 October 2025) was an Indian dancer and actress who worked in many films, including Hindi and regional cinema across Marathi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, and South Indian languages. She is best known for her performances in films such as Tower House, Shikari, Mujhe Jeene Do, and Ankhen.
Life and career Born on 30 May 1938 in Maharashtra, she was trained in traditional forms of dance, including Manipuri, Kathakali, Kathak, and Bharatanatyam. She began her film career in 1957 with a Marathi film which was unreleased.
At the age of 19, she married Bhangra founder and dancer Manohar Deepak.
Madhumati died on 15 October 2025, at the age of 87.
Selected filmography
Film Year Film Role 1960 Zameen Ke Tare Singer/dancer1964 Dulha Dulhan Chanda's friend1967 Anita Red-Headed Nightclub Performer1968 Ankhen Madhu Saraswatichandra Padma1969 Talash Rupali Shatranj Dancer1970 Jawab DancerIshq Par Zor Nahin Dancer1971 Chhoti Bahu DancerChahat Stage dancer 1972 Aankhon Aankhon Mein Dancer Roop Tera Mastana Dancer Sazaa Banto Jatti Jai Jwala Champa Annadata Champavathi1975 Jogidas Khuman 1976 Charas Laila1977 Amar Akbar Anthony Bijli Chaani 1984 The Gold Medal Chameli
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