Deshpande (79) died yesterday due to prolonged illness.
The actress, who featured in numerous Marathi and Hindi films, was cremated at Shivaji Park crematorium in Dadar.
Filmmaker Govind Nihalani, actor Nana Patekar, actress Ratna Pathak Shah, Congress and BJP leaders Sushil Kumar Shinde and Vinod Tawde were present.
Many Marathi actors paid tribute to Deshpande known for her spontaneity and simplicity.
Apart from acting in the plays written by acclaimed playwrights such as Vijay Tendulkar, Deshpande had featured in several Marathi and Hindi films and TV serials.
She was associated with "Rangayan", a pioneering Marathi experimental theatre group, along with Tendulkar, Vijaya Mehta, and Satyadev Dubey.
In 1971, she had co-founded the theatre group "Awishkar" with her husband Arvind Deshpande (who died in 1987).
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
