'Pati, Patni Aur Woh' actor Vidya Sinha dies at 71
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In a tragic incident, veteran actor Vidya Sinha died on Thursday. Sinha, who had appeared in both films and television shows, was suffering from heart and lung disorders. She was 71. According to reports, the actor was admitted to the Criticare Hospital in Juhu, Mumbai, on July 10 after she faced issues with breathing. Here are more details.
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Sinha was put on ventilator; died at noon
According to SpotboyE, she was rushed to the hospital in a critical state last week. While the doctors managed to stabilize her blood pressure and pulse rate back to normal, she was put on a PAP (Positive airway Pressure) ventilator. Although Sinha had faced lung disorders for years, the issue got aggravated in the past three months. Sinha died at 12 pm on Thursday.
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Everybody was so fond of her: 'Qubool Hai' co-star
Qubool Hai co-star Surbhi Jyoti told SpotboyE, "Oh my God, this is really heartbreaking for me." She said, "I remember on the sets she was so motherly and everybody was so fond of her," adding, "May her soul rest in peace." Filmmaker Anil Sharma, who said he worked with her on Pati, Patni Aur Woh, tweeted, "May God give strength to her family."
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Here are some other reactions to the upsetting news
Very sad to know about the demise of veteran actress #VidyaSinha
— Sachin Sawant (@sachin_inc) August 15, 2019
Her roles in Chotisi baat, Pati Patni air Woh and many other films still engraved in the minds of people.
RIP pic.twitter.com/yaj13VegMi
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Remembered for portraying simple working-class female characters: Mahila Congress
Yesteryear actress #VidyaSinha passed away
— All India Mahila Congress (@MahilaCongress) August 15, 2019
The actress will always be remembered for the portrayal of simple working class female characters which defined the changing gender landscape of Mumbai at the time
RIP. pic.twitter.com/XBH7FIh3td
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Rajat Sharma 'saddened to hear news'
Saddened to hear news of the passing away of Bollywood female actor #VidyaSinha who was noted for her roles in the movies 'Rajnigandha', 'Chhoti Si Baat'. May her soul rest in peace. Om Shanti.
— Rajat Sharma (@RajatSharmaLive) August 15, 2019
Career
Sinha featured in 'Rajnigandha', 'Pati, Patni Aur Woh', 'Bodyguard'
Sinha started her career at the age of 18 with Rajnigandha (1974), after being discovered by director Basu Chatterjee. She went on to feature in Chatterjee's Chhoti Si Baat (1976), and BR Chopra's Pati, Patni Aur Woh (1978). Her last mainstream film was Salman Khan starrer Bodyguard (2011). Popularly, she starred in TV shows Kaavyanjali, Qubool Hai, and Kulfi Kumarr Bajewala.
Personal life
Sinha's first husband died; walked out of second marriage
Sinha's personal life wasn't one without struggles. She was married to Venkateshwaran Iyer in 1968, however, he, unfortunately, passed in 1996. The two had adopted a daughter, Jahnvi. She then married an Australia-based doctor named Netaji Bhimrao Salunkhe in 2001 and moved to Sydney with her daughter. However, after facing physical and mental abuse, Sinha filed for divorce in 2009.