July 1, 2026 11:27 AM
PM Modi pays tribute to Vijaya Mehta, says ‘her work inspired generations of actors’
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, dire...