Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sadness at the passing of Smt. Vijaya Mehta through an official condolence message released by the Prime Minister's Office via PIB Delhi on July 1, 2026. The Prime Minister described Mehta as a towering personality of culture and cinema and a pioneer of modern Marathi theatre, noting her creativity and commitment to artistic excellence. Modi emphasized that her work inspired generations of actors, directors, and theatre lovers. The message was simultaneously posted on the Prime Minister's official X (formerly Twitter) account in both English and Marathi, extending condolences to her family, admirers, and the entire artistic fraternity. The release was published as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative and carries release ID 2279686 with visitor counter number 1840, available in multiple languages including Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, Manipuri, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, Gujarati, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
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