A wave of sadness engulfed the Marathi industry over the demise of veteran actress Ashalata Wabgaonkar. Many celebrities who have worked with her are still shocked after this news. Actor Ajinkya Deo who played her son in the hit Marathi film Maherchi Sadi also mourned for her. He expressed his sorrow with a tweet.
Ajinkya mentions to a leading newspaper, "I wish she had not gone to Satara". The actress was shooting for her TV show Aai Majhi Kalubai Starring Alka Kubal and Prajakta Gaikwad. More than 20 cast members along with her were tested positive for Covid-19. But sadly due to her old age, she couldn’t survive this deadly virus. Over this Ajinkya wished that she wouldn’t have resumed her shooting.
Goshhh Ashalata wabgaonkar who played my mother in film Maherchi sadi and many more is no more cannot believe it may she rest in peace such a nice lady and lovable person just can’t believe she is no more. 🙏 RIP
— Ajinkkya R Deo (@Ajinkyad) September 22, 2020
Ashalata played the role of Ajinkya’s mother in many movies along with Maherchi Sadi. Ajinkya said he still can’t believe that she has passed away. Many actors have mourned for late actress Ashalata. But it was a personal loss for actors like Ajinkya Deo and Alka Kubal who had family-like ties with her. At the end of his tweet, Ajinkya prayed for her saying may she rest in peace.
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