New Delhi, Oct. 4 -- Sandhya Shantaram, veteran actress of both Hindi and Marathi cinema, passed away at the age of 87 on Saturday, October 4. She is known for her iconic roles in movies like Pinjra and Navrang.

Sandhya was celebrated for her acting and dancing skills, which left a lasting impression on audiences. She rose to prominence with legendary filmmaker V Shantaram's movies in the 1950s and 60s.

The filmmaker later married her in 1956.

Sandhya Shantaram's most remembered works were Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje in 1955, which highlighted classical dance on the big screen. In 1957, she delivered a National Award-winning performance in Do Aankhein Barah Haath, a film that remains a benchmark in Indian cinema.

Sandhya played a pivotal...