Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to legendary Marathi theatre icon Vijaya Mehta, who passed away at her Mumbai residence at the age of 91.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Smt. Vijaya Mehta Ji. She will be remembered as one of the towering personalities of culture and cinema. A pioneer of modern Marathi theatre, she was known for her creativity and commitment to artistic excellence.”
“Her work inspired generations of actors, directors and theatre lovers. My thoughts are with her family, admirers and the entire artistic fraternity in this hour of grief. Om Shanti,” the Prime Minister added.
Fondly known as “Bai”, Vijaya Mehta was a pioneering director, actor and producer who played a defining role in shaping modern Indian theatre. She was among the founding members of Mumbai’s experimental theatre group Rangayan, alongside celebrated playwright Vijay Tendulkar and noted actors Arvind Deshpande and Shreeram Lagoo.
(With ANI inputs)
