Leena Chandavarkar: Stardom, Tragedy, Lost Husband 11 Days After Marriage, Then Kishore Kumar

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News18•09-12-2025, 17:39
Leena Chandavarkar: Stardom, Tragedy, Lost Husband 11 Days After Marriage, Then Kishore Kumar
- •Leena Chandavarkar was a beloved Hindi cinema actress in the 1970s and 80s, known for her roles with stars like Jeetendra and Vinod Khanna.
- •Her personal life was marked by tragedy, despite her successful acting career.
- •She married Siddharth, son of Goa's first Chief Minister, at age 25; he passed away shortly after their wedding.
- •Later, she married legendary singer Kishore Kumar in 1980 at age 30, but he died when she was 37.
- •Leena Chandavarkar was seven months pregnant when she married Kishore Kumar.
Why It Matters: It highlights the personal tragedies a successful Bollywood actress endured.
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