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Veteran Singer Sulakshana Pandit's Final Journey: Mumbai Cremation Friday

Veteran singer Sulakshana Pandit's family has confirmed her final rites will be held on Friday. The cremation will take place at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai during the afternoon. She passed away at 71 after battling prolonged illness. The beloved playback singer leaves behind a rich musical legacy spanning decades.

Key Points: Sulakshana Pandit Cremation Friday at Pawan Hans Mumbai

  • Cremation scheduled for Friday afternoon at Pawan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai
  • Passed away at 71 after prolonged illness on Thursday evening
  • Sister of music composers Jatin-Lalit and actress Vijayta Pandit
  • Won Filmfare Award for 'Tu Hi Sagar Tu Hi Kinara' in 1976
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Veteran singer-actor Sulakshana Pandit's cremation to be held on Friday, family confirms

Veteran playback singer Sulakshana Pandit's final rites to be held Friday at Pawan Hans Crematorium, Mumbai. The 71-year-old singer passed away after prolonged illness.

"The late singer's cremation will be held on the afternoon of November 7 - Family Statement"

Mumbai, November 7

The final rites of veteran playback singer and actress Sulakshana Pandit will be performed on Friday, marking a solemn farewell to one of India's most melodious voices.

According to a statement issued by her family, the late singer's cremation will be held on the afternoon of November 7, at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai.

Sulakshana Pandit passed away on Thursday evening after a prolonged illness, her family said. She was 71.

Sister of popular music composer duo Jatin-Lalit and yesteryear actor Vijayta Pandit, the late singer is best known for crooning 'Bekrar Dil Tu Gaye Ja', and 'Somwar Ko Hum Mile Mangalwar Ko Nain' with legendary Kishore Kumar.

Her track 'Pardesiya Tere Desh Mein' with music icon Mohammed Rafi was also loved by many. The duo together created several musical gems such as Sona Re Tujhe Kaise Miloon, Yeh Pyara Lage Tera Chehra, Jab Aati Hogi Yaad Meri and Yeh Pyar Kiya Hai. And no one can forget her 'Saat Samundar Paar' duet with legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar.

In 1976, she received a Filmfare Award for the song 'Tu Hi Sagar Tu Hi Kinara' from the film Sankalp.

Sulakshana began her cinematic journey with the 1975 release Uljhan, where she starred opposite the legendary Sanjeev Kumar. The duo reportedly shared a warm and close rapport during the shoot. Coincidentally, November 6 also marked the 40th death anniversary of Sanjeev Kumar, a cherished icon of Indian cinema.

Her other film credits include Hera Pheri (1976), Dharam Kanta (1982), Do Waqt Ki Roti (1988), and Goraa (1987), among others.

- ANI

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Rohit P
So sad to hear this news. Her duets with Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar were pure magic. The golden era of Hindi film music is slowly fading away. May her soul attain peace.
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Arjun K
The coincidence of her passing on Sanjeev Kumar's death anniversary is quite poignant. They shared such great chemistry in Uljhan. Her Filmfare award for "Tu Hi Sagar Tu Hi Kinara" was well-deserved. A true legend lost.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate her contributions, I wish media would cover current artists with the same enthusiasm. We have so many talented singers today who deserve recognition too. Still, RIP to a musical icon.
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Vikram M
"Saat Samundar Paar" with Lata ji is still played at family functions. Her voice had that unique sweetness that could make any song memorable. Another gem from Bollywood's golden era gone. Om Shanti 🕊️
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Kavya N
What a talented family - sister of Jatin-Lalit and Vijayta Pandit. True musical royalty. Her songs with Mohammed Rafi were absolute classics. The current generation should listen to her work to understand real melody.

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