Noted actor Sulochana Latkar died on Sunday due to prolonged illness at a hospital here, her grandson-in-law Parag Ajgavkar confirmed. She was 94. Latkar, a well-known actor of Marathi and Hindi cinema, started her career in 1940s and went on to feature in over 250 films. The actor was admitted to Shushrusha Hospital in Dadar on May 8. "She passed away at around 6.30 pm at the hospital due to prolonged illness. She had a respiratory tract infection for which she was admitted on May 8," Parag told PTI. Sulochana Latkar Funeral Update: Veteran Actress' Last Rites to Take Place on June 5 at Shivaji Park Crematorium.

Some of Latkar's notable films are Sasurvas, Vahinichya Bangdya and Dhakti Jau in Marathi and Aaye Din Bahar Ke, Gora Aur Kala, Devar, Talaash and Azaad in Hindi. In Bollywood, the actor largely played on-screen mother to lead stars of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s including Sunil Dutt, Dev Anand, Rajesh Khanna, Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan. Sulochana Latkar Dies at 94; Veteran Actress Was Known for Her Roles in Devar, Kati Patang Among Others.

She featured in Hindi blockbuster hits such as Heera, Reshma Aur Shera, Jaani Dushman, Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai, Jhonny Mera Naam, Kati Patang, Mere Jeevan Saathi, Prem Nagar and Bhola Bhala. Latkar was honoured with Padma Shri in 1999. She is survived by her daughter Kanchan Ghanekar. Her last rites will be held tomorrow at 5 pm at Shivaji Park crematorium in Dadar.