Actress Kavita Chaudhary Who Played IPS Officer In Doordarshan's Iconic Show 'Udaan' Is No More

Best known for playing the role of IPS officer Kalyani Singh in Doordarshan's iconic show Udaan, actress Kavita Chaudhary has passed away. The veteran actress reportedly died of a heart attack. She was 54. She breathed her last at Parvati Devi Hospital in Amritsar where she was being treated.

Udaan Fame Actress Kavita Chaudhary Passes Away

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Kavita was reportedly suffering from Cancer for past couple of years

Kavita breathed her last in Punjab's Amritsar. According to several reports, her last rites were performed on Friday morning.

She was also known for playing Lalita-ji in the Surf advertisements.

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Suchitra Verma, who was Kavita's close friend was quoted as saying by India Today, "I feel miserable to have lost her and never got a chance to meet her. I never knew her condition would deteriorate so much suddenly." She added that Kavita had told her about chemotherapy and also said that she looked visibly in pain.

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Paying a heartfelt tribute to her on Instagram, Suchitra Verma wrote, "My heart feels heavy as I share this news with you all. Last night, we lost a beacon of strength, inspiration, and grace - Kaveta Chaudhary. For those who grew up in the 70s and 80s, she was the face of the Udan series on DD and the iconic 'Surf' commercial, but to me, she was much more than that.

I first met Kavetaji at her humble abode in Versova for an assistant director interview. Little did I know that I was about to encounter the legend herself. As she opened her door, memories of her 'Bhaisahab' line from the Surf commercial echoed in my mind, and I couldn't help but utter it aloud. That moment marked the beginning of a bond that transcended mere friendship. She became my mentor, my guide, my spiritual guru, and above all, she became family. Kavetaji wasn't just a symbol of women empowerment; she lived and breathed it. Her work inspired countless women to pursue their dreams, especially in the Indian Police Services. Her legacy of empowerment will continue to resonate for generations to come.

While I find solace in knowing that she is now free from pain, it breaks my heart to realize that she will never pick my calls from now. May her soul find eternal peace. In her memory, I leave you with a quote that encapsulates the essence of this remarkable woman: "Her light may have dimmed on earth, but her spirit shines bright in the heavens above." Farewell, dear Kaveta Ma'am. You will forever live on in our hearts."