Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief at the dea𝓰th of renowned Marathi Lavani singer Sulochana Chavan on Saturday and said she will be remembered for her monumental role in promoting the culture of Maharashtra, eཧspecially Lavani.
A Padma Shri recipient, Chavan, 92, died in Mumb♔ai on Saturday due to age-related ailments.
Known as 'Lavani Samradnyi' (Queen of Lavani), Sulochana Chavan was one of the most well-known singers in this traditional Maharashtrian musical genre c♋los🐼ely associated with the folk theatre form 'Tamasha'.
Modi tweeted, "The coming generations will remember Sulochana Tai Chavan for her monumental role in promoting🐲 the culture of Maharashtra, es♏pecially Lavani. She was also passionate about music and theatre. Pained by her demise. Condolences to her family and admirers. Om Shanti."
-With PTI Input
