Sulochana Latkar also acted in Marathi films.
Along with the post, Dharmendra shared a picture of himself and Sulochana Latkar taken from some movie clips where they worked together earlier.
The demise of veteran actress Sulochana Latkar sent shockwaves across the film industry on June 4. Prominent members of the film fraternity have started pouring in condolences on the demise of the actress on social media platforms. Now veteran actor Dharmendra has also expressed grief over the death of Sulochana Likar through an emotional Twitter post. Dharmendra and Sulochana have starred in several Hindi films together, including Ghulami, Raj Tilak, Mere Humdum Mere Dost and Badle Ki Aag. Sulochana Latkar’s death seems to have given a deep shock to Dharmendra.
Dharmendra tweeted, “Missing a lot… in countless films… yeh meri maa ve.” Along with the post, Dharmendra shared a picture of himself and Sulochana Latkar taken from some movie clips where they worked together earlier. The photo captures Dharmendra at a young age making a sad face while his on-screen mother, Sulochana Latkar consoles him from behind.
Twitter users have reacted to the post. While some have mourned the demise of Sulochana Latkar, others have sent their best wishes to Dharmendra, sympathizing with the irreparable loss. “Mother on screen or real, the loss of a mother is painful. The feelings were genuine while acting. Bless her for getting the privilege of being a mother to many,” commented a user. Another concerned fan asked, “How are you paaji? (How are you paaji) We love you.”
Mother on screen or real, mother’s departure is painful. The feelings were genuine while acting. Bless her for having the privilege of being a mother to many 🙏- Aditi Gaur (@140wisdompearls) June 5, 2023
Prominent Bollywood personalities including Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Asha Parekh have paid tribute to Sulochana Latkar on her demise. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted a sad note on the microblogging platform in memory of the veteran actress, who has left for her heavenly abode.
Sulochana ji’s demise has left a huge void in the world of Indian cinema. His unforgettable performances have enriched our culture and endeared him generation after generation. His cinematic legacy will live on through his works. Condolences to his family. Om Shanti” wrote the PM.
Sulochana Latkar breathed her last at Sushrusa Hospital in Dadar. Reportedly, she was suffering from respiratory troubles. The actress was 94. He acted in over 250 Bollywood films and over 50 Marathi language films. She was known for her motherly roles in films starring Amitabh Bachchan, Sunil Dutt, Dev Anand and Rajesh Khanna.