Akshay Kumar Pays Tribute to His ‘First and Forever Guru’ Madhumati
Mumbai: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has paid a heartfelt tribute to veteran actress and dancer Madhumati, whom he fondly called his “first and forever guru.”
Taking to social media, Akshay confirmed the news of Madhumati’s passing and expressed his grief.
“My first and forever guru. Everything I know about dance, I learnt at your feet, Madhumati Ji. Har ada, har expression mein aapki yaad hamesha saath rahegi. Om Shanti,” he wrote, sharing a throwback picture of himself with the late actor-dancer.
Actor Chunky Panday, who also trained under Madhumati, mourned her death, writing, “My teacher @madhumatideepak. Will miss you.”
Vindu Dara Singh too remembered the veteran artist, posting on Instagram, “Legends never die #MadhumatiJi.” On X (formerly Twitter), he added, “Rest in peace our teacher and guide #Madhumati Ji. A beautiful life led, filled with love and blessings from all of us who learnt dancing from this legend.”
Madhumati, known for her remarkable contributions to Indian cinema, appeared in numerous films over the decades. She was married to Manohar Deepak.
Born on May 30, 1941, Madhumati passed away on October 15. Her final rites will be held at Mumbai’s Oshiwara Cremation Centre on Wednesday evening.
