Who was Madhu Kambikar, actress who passed away on Monday. Veteran Marathi actress and lavani-tamasha performer Madhu Kambikar, who passed away in Pune aged 73 on Monday, was known for her contributions to cinema, theatre and Maharashtra's folk arts. Born in Beed district, she began her career in traditional Tamasha performances. Her notable films included 'Shapit', 'Ek Hota Vidushak' and 'Zhapatlela'. She received several Maharashtra State Film Awards.