Madhumati (dancer)

Madhumati 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 dancer Deepak Manohar.
Madhumati died on 15 October 2025, at the age of 87.