Overview

• Her daughter confirmed in an Instagram statement that Chandekar passed away on August 16 in Pune at 69, though some outlets reported her age as 68.
• Her funeral rites are scheduled for 11 a.m. on August 17 at Navi Peth’s Vaikunth Crematorium in Pune.
• Star Pravah and fellow industry figures shared tributes praising her warmth and her iconic role as Poorna Aji in Tharala Tar Mag.
• The family has not disclosed a medical cause, but reports indicate she had been receiving treatment in Pune for several days before her death.
• Chandekar’s five-decade career began at age 12 and included acclaimed performances in films such as Mee Sindhutai Sapkal and Ticha Umbartha.