Navnindra Behl, ‘Queen’ and ‘Ishqbaaz’ Actress, Dies at 76; Son Kanu Behl Confirms News and Shares Emotional Note (View Post)
Veteran actress Navnindra Behl, best known for her work in 'Queen', 'Maachis', 'Oye Lucky Lucky Oye' among other, has died at the age of 76. Her son Kanu Behl, who is also a writer and filmmaker took to Instagram on March 16 to share the saddening news.
Veteran actor Navnindra Behl, who worked in films, television and theatre for many years, has passed away at the age of 76. The news was announced by her son, filmmaker Kanu Behl, who penned an emotional note for his mother on Instagram along with a picture. In his note, the filmmaker remembered as his "Titan" and "guide," and spoke about how deeply she shaped his life. Veteran Actress Madhu Malhotra, Star of 'Satte Pe Satta' and 'Lambi Judaai', Dies at 72.
"My Titan. My faith. Love. Guide. Mentor. My heart. Go well, mumma. Until you birth me again. My eyes shall always seek that irrepressible smile, that warm chuckle, that bear hug, those burning, curious eyes. Forever alight. Thank you for lighting my soul," he wrote on Instagram.
‘Queen’ Actress Navnindra Behl Passes Away at 76
Soon after the news came out, many members of the film industry paid their respects. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and several others shared messages of support for the family and remembered the actor. Navnindra Behl had a long career and appeared in several well-known films. The veteran actress was part of the 1996 film Maachis, directed by Gulzar. She also acted in Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, directed by Dibakar Banerjee. She was also seen in the popular film Queen, which starred Kangana Ranaut. Kangana Ranaut Applauds ‘Dhurandhar’ Star Sara Arjun for Authenticity and Talent; Actress Rooting for Rising Star Ahead of Sequel Release (View Post).
Apart from Hindi films, she also appeared in international projects such as The Pride and The Guru. Television viewers also knew her well. She played the grandmother of Nakuul Mehta's character in the popular shows Ishqbaaaz and Dil Boley Oberoi. Over the years, she also appeared in other television shows such as Viji and Sadaa-E-Vaadi.