Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati passes away at 87, Akshay Kumar and Vindu Dara Singh pay tribute

Veteran Indian actress and acclaimed dancer Madhumati took her last breath today, October 15, 2025. She was 87.

She was known for her immense contributions to cinema and was often compared to legendary performers of the golden era, including Helen. 

Soon after her passing, several actors and film personalities offered their condolences. Akshay Kumar, Vindu Dara Singh, Chunky Panday, and Jaspinder Narula were among the first ones to pay tribute.

For the unversed, Madhumati was born in Maharashtra in 1938. She started her career as a dancer in 1957.

Coming from a Parsi family, her birth name was Hutoxi Reporter. She was trained in several dance forms, including Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Manipuri, and Kathakali. 

Madhumati was married to Manohar Deepak at the age of 19. She is best known for her work in films like Ankhen, Tower House, Shikari, and Mujhe Jeene Do.