Manju Singh Of DD’s ‘Swaraj’, ‘Gol Maal’ Fame Passes Away At 73

Mumbai: Well-known producer-actor Manju Singh, best known for shows such as Swaraj, Ek Kahani and Show Time, passed away after suffering a stroke. She was 73.

Manju highlighted several social and cultural issues through her shows. She also featured in Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s 1979 classic Gol Maal, playing the role of Ratna, sister of Amol Palekar’s character.

Manju’s elder daughter Suparna told PTI that she breathed her last at her residence on Thursday morning. Her last rites were performed on Saturday after her granddaughter arrived from New York.

“Manju Singh is no more. Manju ji brought me from Delhi to Mumbai to write her show Swaraj for Doordarshan. She made many wonderful shows Ek Kahani, Show Time etc for DD. Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Golmaal Ki Ratna Hamari Pyaari Manju ji how can we forget your love. Goodbye,” award-winning lyricist-screenwriter Swanand Kirkire tweeted.