Veteran actress Sandhya Shantaram, wife of legendary filmmaker V. Shantaram, has passed away at the age of 87. A noted performer in both Hindi and Marathi cinema, she was celebrated for her acting and dancing skills that left a lasting impression on audiences.

Sandhya rose to prominence with V. Shantaram's films in the 1950s and 60s. Among her most remembered works were "Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje" in 1955, which highlighted classical dance on the big screen, followed by "Do Aankhe Baraah Haath" in 1957, a National Award-winning film that remains a benchmark in Indian cinema.

She also played a pivotal role in “Navrang" in 1959, where her performance stood out for its innovation and music and visuals. The songs of these films, “Jhanak Jhanak Tori Payal Baje Payaliya” and “Nain So Nain Nahin

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