'Lavani Queen' singer Sulochana Chavan dies at 92 in Mumbai, PM Modi offers condolence

Renowned Marathi Lavani singer Sulochana Chavan died in Mumbai on Saturday due to age-related ailments, her family said. Chavan, 92, was a Padma Shri recipient. She breathed her last at her south Mumbai residence, her son and Dholki player Vijay Chavan told PTI. Known as `Lavani Samradnyi' (Queen of Lavani), Sulochana Chavan was one of the most well-known singers in this traditional Maharashtrian musical genre closely associated with the folk theatre form `Tamasha'.

Chavan was popular for her Lavanis in Marathi. She has also rendered voice to around 250 Hindi songs



and over 5,000 songs in Marathi. Earlier this year, she was honoured with the Padma Shri.

PM Narendra Modi shared a tweet on social media condoling Sulochana Chavan's death. PM Modi said that she was monumental in promoting the culture of Maharashtra, especially Lavani. "The coming generations will remember Sulochana Tai Chavan for her monumental role in promoting the culture of Maharashtra, especially Lavani. She was also passionate about music and theatre. Pained by her demise. Condolences to her family and admirers. Om Shanti (sic), PM Modi wrote on Twitter.