'Gammat Jammat' to 'Maherchi Sadi': Best Marathi movies of Ashalata Wabgaonkar

Veteran Marathi actress Ashalata Wabgaonkar breathed her last at a hospital in Satara following a brief illness early Tuesday morning. According to reports, the 'Maherchi Sadi' actress was contracted with COVID-19 during the shoot of her Television show.

From carving a niche in the Marathi industry to Bollywood industry, Ashalata has left behind his artistic work for all her fans. Here are Best Marathi movies of Ashalata Wabgaonkar that need to be on your must-watch list.

Vijay Kondke's multi-starrer 'Maherchi Sadi' is not only appreciated but also loved by the audience. The film was the talk of the town, especially amongst women as it highlighted the relationship between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, and the emotional bond between a brother and sister.

Ashalata Wabgaonkar played a memorable role in the film that went on to become the highest-grossing Marathi film of the time.

Jabbar Patel's 'Umbartha' is a story of a woman's dream to step outside her four-walled home and bring change in the society. It featured stars like Smita Patil, Girish Karnad, Shrikant Moghe, Ashalata Wabgaonkar, and Kusum Kulkarni in key roles.

Ashalata Wabgaonkar as Maya Mahajan (Shrikant Moghe's wife) did a commendable job with her character in the film. The film did well at the box office and is considered as one of Ashalata's best performances till the date.

'Gammat Jammat' was a comedy Marathi film, directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar. It featured stars like Ashok Saraf, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Varsha Usgaonkar, Ashalata Wabgaonkar and Charushila Sabale. The film is still considered as one of the best in Marathi cinema for its plot and Ashalata nailed it on the silver screen with his perfect timing and scintillating acting skills.

'Navri Mile Navryala', directed Sachin Pilgaonkar released in 1984. The film triumphs of a cast ensemble including Sachin Pilgaonkar, Ashok Saraf, Supriya Pilgaonkar and others. Ashalata gave the audience a real cinematic treat with her splendid performance along with other lead stars.

Kumar Sohoni's 'Vahinichi Maya' is based on the bonding between family members and over time the family has lost touch due to unresolved issues from the past. It featured stars like Ravindra Berde, Ramesh Bhatkar, Vijay Chavan, Ajinkya Deo, Alka Kubal and Ashalata Wabgaonkar.