About Daya Dongre
Lived 1940 – 2025 (aged 85). Daya Dongre was an Indian actor.
Daya Dongre (born Daya Modak; 11 March 1940 – 3 November 2025) was an Indian actress.
Life and career Daughter of Yamunatai Modak, who was an actress, After completing school in Dharwad, Karnataka, she pursued her education in Pune and later joined Delhi's National School of Drama (NSD) to formally study theatre. Although she could not complete her training at NSD due to marriage, Sharad, her husband, convinced her to pursue acting.
At 16, Dongre made her stage debut in Rambha by Mo. G. Rangnekar, earning widespread acclaim for her natural acting. She appeared in films such as Umbartha (1982), Navri Mile Navryala (1984) and Atmavishwas (1989).
Dongre died in Mumbai on 3 November 2025, at the age of 85.
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Who was Daya Dongre?
Bollywood actress
When was Daya Dongre born?
Daya Dongre was born on 11 March 1940.
When did Daya Dongre die?
Daya Dongre died on 3 November 2025.
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Daya Dongre was an actor.
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Daya Dongre was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Daya Dongre. https://biography.guide/daya-dongre/
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