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Navnindra Behl Dies at 76 as Colleagues Share Tributes After Son's Post

Industry tributes highlight a decades-long legacy across theatre, television and film.

Overview

  • Her son, filmmaker Kanu Behl, confirmed her death on Instagram, calling her “My Titan… my heart” and writing, “Go well, mumma… Until you birth me again.”
  • Filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Guneet Monga offered condolences, while co-star Nakuul Mehta shared photos and a long remembrance, affectionately addressing her as “Dadi.”
  • Behl’s screen work included Maachis, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!, Queen and Khufiya, along with appearances in international projects such as The Pride and The Guru.
  • She began performing on stage at age three and later spent decades at Punjabi University’s drama department in Patiala, mentoring generations of actors and directing stage work.
  • No cause of death or funeral details have been reported, and she is survived by her son, Kanu Behl.