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Time of India
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Leena Chandavarkar's tale of love and loss; Twice widowed by 37
Leena Chandavarkar , once a luminous star of 1970s Bollywood, led a life far removed from the glamour she portrayed on screen. Hailing from a military family in Karnataka, she made a stellar debut in 'Maa Ka Meet' (1968) opposite Vinod Khanna, quickly establishing herself as a leading lady. From silver screen to sudden sorrow Her charm and talent saw her paired with the biggest names of the era, including Rajesh Khanna and Dilip Kumar. But behind the applause and camera flashes, fate had drafted a far more tragic script for her personal life. A bride for 11 days, a widow for years At the peak of her fame, Leena fell in love with Siddharth Bandodkar, son of Goa's first Chief Minister. They married when she was just 24. But only 11 days into her new life, Siddharth died in a gun accident. Leena returned to her family home, grappling not just with grief, but with whispers that branded her 'unlucky.' The tragedy derailed her career. Her attempted comeback with Bairaag didn't click at the box office. But destiny had more in store. She soon crossed paths with legendary singer Kishore Kumar . Despite their age difference and his three prior marriages, love bloomed. Against societal norms and family resistance, the two married. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like These things are considered normal in Iceland - View listing (1) Novelodge Undo A second blow and a lifetime of grace Leena's second innings with Kishore Kumar brought love and a son into her life. But after just seven years of marriage, in 1987, she lost Kishore to a heart attack, becoming a widow once again — this time at just 37. The heartbreak was immense, yet she did not retreat from life. Instead, she devoted herself to motherhood and healing. Now 74, Leena Chandavarkar lives quietly with her son and an adopted child she cares for like her own.
News18
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
By 37, She Had Lost Two Husbands: The Actress Who Endured Heartbreak Again And Again
Not every life mirrors the glamour of the silver screen. While some actors bask in the glow of superstardom, many endure profound personal tragedies behind the scenes. This is the poignant story of an actress who once lit up cinema screens, only to see her dreams collapse mere days after they began to unfold. Leena Chandavarkar, a beloved face of Hindi cinema during the 1970s and 80s, was born into a military family in Karnataka. She made her debut in 1968 with the film Maa Ka Meet, opposite the then-rising star Vinod Khanna. The film's success catapulted her into the limelight, and Leena Chandavarkar quickly became a sought-after actress, sharing the screen with legends like Rajesh Khanna and Dilip Kumar. Almost overnight, she had cemented her place as a leading lady in Bollywood. At the height of her fame, Leena Chandavarkar fell in love with Siddharth Bandodkar, the son of Goa's first Chief Minister. At 24, she married Siddharth Bandodkar, stepping into married life with dreams of joy and comfort. But fate had other plans. Just 11 days after their wedding, Siddharth Bandodkar tragically died while cleaning his gun, in what was described as an accident. Leena Chandavarkar returned to her mother's home, now a widow, and was subjected to cruel judgement, with many branding her "unlucky". Despite the social stigma and personal grief, Leena Chandavarkar attempted to return to films. Unfortunately, her comeback film Bairaag (1976) failed at the box office. It was during this time that she formed a bond with iconic singer and actor Kishore Kumar. The marriage, though full of challenges, lasted seven years. They had a child together. But once again, tragedy struck; in 1987, Kishore Kumar passed away, leaving Leena Chandavarkar a widow for the second time, this time at just 37 years old. Today, at 74, Leena Chandavarkar lives with her son and continues to care for another child she has adopted and is raising as her own. Her life stands as a testament to resilience, silent strength, and the reality that not all stars live fairy tale lives.
