Akshay Kumar Mourns Demise Of ‘Forever Guru’ Madhumati: ‘Har Ada, Har Expression’

Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati, known for her performances in films like Ankhen, Tower House and Shikari, among others, has passed away at the age of 87. Trained in Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Manipuri,

and Kathakali, she was often compared to legendary performers of her time, such as Helen.

Soon after the news of her demise was shared, several Bollywood personalities mourned her demise and sent heartfelt condolences.

Akshay Kumar Mourns Demise of Mahumati

On Instagram, Akshay Kumar expressed grief on the passing away of his ‘first and forever Guru’ by sharing a throwback picture with her. He wrote in the caption, “My first and forever guru. Everything I know about dance, I learned at your feet, Madhumati Ji. Hara ada, Har expression mein aapki yaad hmesha saath rahegi. Om Shanti.”

According to a Papparazzi page, Viral Bhayani, citing a senior journalist and Madhumati’s close family friend, Chaitanya Padukone, she was ailing and passed away peacefully in her sleep, this early morning, October 15, 2025.

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Vindu Dara Singh

Apart from Akshay, actor Vindu Dara Singh also shared his heartfelt condolences. Taking to X, he wrote, “Rest in peace, our teacher and guide #Madhumati ji. A beautiful life led, filled with love and blessings from so many of us who learnt dancing from this legend.”

Rest in peace our teacher and guide #Madhumati ji. A beautiful life led filled with love and blessings from so many of us who learnt dancing from this legend 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/eRRZ3W1LOx

— Vindu Dara Singh (@RealVinduSingh) October 15, 2025

More About Madhumati

According to NDTV, Madhumati got married to Deepak Manohar, a well-known dancer, when she was 19. He was older than her and the father of four children; his wife had died before. While her mother admired Deepak, she was wary about the relationship. Nevertheless, she married him, despite her mother’s objections.

Akshay Kumar’s Work Front

Coming back to Akshay, he was recently seen in the courtroom drama film, Jolly LLB 3, along with Arshad Warsi and Saurabh Shukla. Helmed by Subhash Kapoor, the film performed well at the box office and even crossed the Rs 100 crore mark.

Up next, he will be seen in the comedy film, Welcome..To The Jungle as well as in the action thriller, Haiwaan with Saif Ali Khan, in horror-comedy Bhoot Bangla with Wamiqa Gabbi and in Hera Pheri 3.