January 28, 2026

Sulakshana Pandit Biography, Age, Death, Affair, Husband, Family, Facts, Wiki & More

Updated On : November 7, 2025

Short Biography

Sulakshana Pandit was born on 12-07-1954 in Raigarh, in the state of Chattisgarh, India. She was an Indian Film Actress, Singer, and Playback Singer who was known for her work in Hindi cinema. She was a sought out Actress from mid-70s to late 80s. As a lead actress, she was privileged to work with biggest superstars of Indian cinema like Sanjeev Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Jeetendra, Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, Vinod Khanna, Rakesh Roshan and Raj Babbar.
Other Name: Sulakshana Pratap Narain Pandit, Sulakshna, Sulu
Other Professions: Singer Playback Singer
Appearance: Bollywood

Sulakshana Pandit Complete Bio & Career

Sulakshana Pandit belonged to a music family. Pandit Jasraj was her uncle. Her younger sister is Vijayta Pandit, and like her, she is a playback singer and an actress. Her brothers are noted music directors Lalit Pandit and Jatin Pandit, popularly known as Jatin-Lalit.

She made her acting career debut with the suspense thriller Uljhan in 1975 starring opposite Sanjeev Kumar. Since then she appeared in several films during the late-70s and 80s namely Hera Pheri, Apnapan, Bundal Baaz, Khandaan, Waqt Ki Deewar, Madadgaar and Do Waqt Ki Roti in 1987 which was her last appearance as an actress. Along with acting she was a renowned singer and started her singing career much before then her acting career in 1967 with the famous song “Saat Samundar Paar Se” alongside her idol Lata Mangeshkar. In her distinguished career, she sang duets with illustrious singers like Muhammad Rafi, Shailendra Singh, Kishor Kumar and Udit Narayan among several others.

Sulakshana Pandit Popular Videos

Health Issues, Illness and Death Info

Sulakshana Pandit died on 06-11-2025 in Mumbai at the age of 71 from a cardiac arrest.

DEATHDAY 6 November,2025 (Friday)
DEATH PLACE Mumbai, Maharashtra
DEATH COUNTRY India

Sulakshana Pandit Family, Relatives and Other Relations

Father Pratap Narain Pandit
Mother Name Not Known
Brothers Lalit Pandit, Mandheer Pandit, Jatin Pandit
Sisters Vijayta Pandit (Actress), Maya Pandit, Sandhya Pandit
Affair/Boyfriend Sanjeev Kumar (Bollywood Actor)
Marital Status Never Married

Sulakshana was born to Pratap Narain Pandit (brother of famous vocalist Pandit Jasraj & Pandit Maniram). She had six siblings include three sisters named Vijayta Pandit (Bollywood actress), Maya Pandit, Sandhya Pandit and three brothers named Lalit Pandit, Mandheer Pandit & Jatin Pandit. She was in a relationship with actor Sanjeev Kumar. She never married. Well-known singer and music composer Aadesh Shrivastava was her brother-in-law, who died on 05-09-2015.

 

Life's Important Dates Of Sulakshana Pandit

Body Measurements

Skin Colour Fair
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black

Personal Info

Home Town Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, India
Nationality Indian
Religion Hindu
Address Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
School N/A
College N/A
Qualification N/A
Hobbies Singing, Listening to Music
Marital Status Never Married
Debut Bollywood Film - Uljhan (1975)
Bollywood Song - Beqarar-e-dil Tu Gaaye Ja (1971)
Best Friends Uljhan (1975)
Hera Pheri (1976) Sankoch (1976)
Apnapan (1977)
Dharam Kanta (1982) - among others
Salary N/A
Net Worth N/A
Official Website N/A

Favourites

Favorite Color Red
Favorite Actor Sanjeev Kumar
Favorite Singer Mukesh
Favorite Dress Pant Top

Shocking / Interesting Facts & Secrets About Sulakshana Pandit

  • She was born and grew up in a Hindu Brahmin family.
  • She was born to a family of singers & musicians.
  • She was the real sister of actress Vijayta Pandit.
  • She worked with noted Bollywood actors including Sanjeev Kumar, Jeetendra, Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna & others.
  • She sung with noted singers including Kishore Kumar, Mohammed Rafi , K. J. Yesudas, Mohammad Aziz & Udit Narayan.
  • She gave several hit movies including, Uljhan (1975), Hera Pheri (1976) Sankoch (1976), Apnapan (1977), Dharam Kanta (1982), and many more.
  • She gave several hit song to the Hindi cinema including, SomwarKoHumMile, JabAatiHogiYaadMeri, ManaTeriNazarMein, JiskeLiyeSabKoChhoda, and many more.
  • She never married and died from a cardiac arrest at the age of 71.

Sulakshana Pandit Age, Birthday Facts and Birthday Countdown

Sulakshana Pandit was 71 years 3 months & 25 days old age.