Vidya Sinha passes away
Film and television actor Vidya Sinha, known for yesteryear films like Choti Si Baat, Rajnigandha and Pati Patni Aur Woh, passed away on Thursday. She was 71. The actor was recently admitted to Criticare Hospital in Mumbai after she complained of breathlessness. Sinha got her breakthrough role in filmmaker Basu Chatterjee’s film Rajnigandha in 1974. The film became a breakaway hit and won multiple awards. She appeared alongside Amol Palekar in the film and the simplicity of their look appealed to the audience. This was the time when glamour was the norm of the film industry but her simple style and natural acting made her an instant favourite.
Several songs filmed on Vidya Sinha became fan favourites. Chhoti Si Baat, Jaaneman Jaaneman, Kayi Baar Yun Bhi Dekha Hai and Rajnigandha Phool Tumhare are still loved by fans. After taking a break for a few years, Sinha returned to showbiz and this time, she appeared in several TV shows like Qubool Hai, Zindagi Wins among more. She most recently starred in Star Plus’ Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala. The actor was also seen in Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor starrer Bodyguard.
Several songs filmed on Vidya Sinha became fan favourites. Chhoti Si Baat, Jaaneman Jaaneman, Kayi Baar Yun Bhi Dekha Hai and Rajnigandha Phool Tumhare are still loved by fans. After taking a break for a few years, Sinha returned to showbiz and this time, she appeared in several TV shows like Qubool Hai, Zindagi Wins among more. She most recently starred in Star Plus’ Kullfi Kumarr Bajewala. The actor was also seen in Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor starrer Bodyguard.
