Mumbai: Veteran actress Rita Bhaduri, who was a regular presence in films and television shows, died at a hospital here on Tuesday. She was fighting a kidney ailment and was on dialysis.
With a career spanning over five decades, Rita has played supporting roles in movies like 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa', 'Kya Kehna', 'Dil Vil Pyar Vyar' and 'Main Madhuri Dixit Banna Chahti Hoon'. She also featured in Gujarati movies.
On the TV front, her credits include popular shows like 'Hasratein', 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai', 'Khichdi', 'Ek Nayi Pehchaan', 'Amanat', 'Ek Mahal Ho Sapnon Ka' and 'Kumkum'. She was particularly popular for playing roles of a mother or grandmother.
Actor Shishir Sharma took to his Facebook account to share the news of Rita's demise.
"We deeply regret to inform you that Rita Bhaduri has departed for her journey beyond... Extremely sad. Lost a wonderful human being... A mother to many of us. Will miss u Ma," he wrote.
The actress' funeral will be held on Tuesday noon at the Cremation Ground, Parsi Wada Road, Parshiwada, Chakala, Andheri East.
