Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/09/1931 |
| Age | 94 years (died on 04, Oct, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Kochi, Kerala |
| Date of Death | 04/10/2025 |
Latest News about Sandhya Shantaram
04/10/2025
Sandhya Shantaram died in Mumbai, Maharashtra, at the age of 94. Her death was reported by major media outlets, confirming the passing of the veteran actress known for her work in classic Hindi and Marathi cinema. She is remembered for landmark performances in films directed by V. Shantaram, including Navrang and Pinjara.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Vijaya Deshmukh |
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| Famous Role | Chandrakala Chandrawalkar in the Marathi film Pinjara (1972) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 2" (158 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Grey |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | V. Shantaram (director, producer) |
| Marriage Date | 22/12/1956 |
Family
| Father | (deceased) (theatre artist) |
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| Siblings | Sister - Vatsala Deshmukh |
| Spouse | V. Shantaram (deceased)(director, producer) |
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Career
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| Production | Worked exclusively for her husband’s production company and studio, Rajkamal Kalamandir. |
Favourites
| Style Preference | Likes to wear simple white sarees and minimal jewellery. |
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Style Quotient
| Public Appearances | One of her rare public appearances after retiring from acting was in 2009 at the 50-year celebration of the film Navrang. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started her career as a theatre artist and moved to Mumbai with her sister for better opportunities. | |
| 2. Got her debut role by responding to an advertisement from V Shantaram for his film Amar Bhoopali. | |
| 3. Practiced rigorously to master dance moves for the film Jhanak Jhanak Payal Bhaje. | |
| 4. Married V Shantaram, her third husband, with a significant age difference of 37 years. | |
| 5. Portrayed Champa in the acclaimed film Do Aankhen Barah Haath which won the Samuel Goldwyn International Film Award. | |
| 6. Decorated her husband's recovery room with flowers, which inspired the title of his successful film Navrang. | |
| 7. Trained with lion tamers for scenes involving real lions in the Hindi film Stree. |