Kangana Ranaut’s Queen Co-Star Navnindra Behl Passes Away At 76; Son Kanu Behl Pens Emotional Note

Veteran actress Navnindra Behl has passed away. On March 16, her son, renowned screenwriter Kanu Behl, shared the heartbreaking news of her demise on Instagram. He posted a nostalgic throwback photo of his mother and wrote an emotional tribute. For those unaware, Navnindra Behl was 76 years old and had made significant contributions to theatre, film, and television as a director, writer, and actor. She authored and directed numerous stage plays in Punjab. Her loss is a great blow to Indian cinema, especially considering her work alongside Kangana Ranaut in Queen.

Navnindra Behl Passes Away

In his heartfelt message, Kanu Behl referred to his mother as his “Titan,” “Faith,” “Love,” “Guide,” “Mentor,” and everything else. He concluded his note with, “Until you birth me again,” sharing that his eyes will always seek her radiant smile, warm embrace, and those curious, expressive eyes. He expressed gratitude for her role in lighting up his soul.

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Kanu Behl’s post has gone viral, prompting many reactions from fellow celebrities. Harshvarrdhan Kapoor offered his condolences with a simple, “Terribly sorry for your loss,” while others like Ranvir Shorey, director Arati Kadav, and Mansi Shrivastava also mourned her passing.

About Navnindra Behl

Navnindra Behl was a prominent figure in the Punjabi entertainment industry. She began her stage acting career at the age of 3 and was actively involved in amateur theatre in Patiala. She pursued post-graduation in Punjabi literature and later joined Punjabi University in Patiala as a lecturer in the drama department.

Her career spanned 37 years as a teacher, reader, professor, and head of the department, during which she trained and mentored many artists in theatre, television, and film. With over 30 years of experience as a writer, actor, and director in TV, she worked on several acclaimed projects, including Maachis (directed by Gulzar), Oye Lucky Lucky Oye (by Dibakar Banerjee), and Queen (starring Kangana Ranaut). She also appeared in Hollywood productions such as The Pride and The Guru.

In television, she played the grandmother to Nakuul Mehta in Dil Boley Oberoi and Ishqbaaaz, and featured in shows like Viji and Sadaa-E-Vaadi. Her powerful performance in Khufiya, directed by Tabu, was highly appreciated by critics and audiences alike. Her brief but impactful role in Queen remains memorable.

May Navnindra Behl’s soul rest in peace.

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