The world of entertainment mourns the loss of Jane Lapotaire, an iconic actress known for her mesmerizing performances and versatility, who passed away at the age of 81. A two-time Tony Award winner, she enchanted audiences with her award-winning portrayal of Edith Piaf and captivated viewers in the acclaimed miniseries ‘Marie Curie.

Trigger warning: This article mentions death.Jane Lapotaire, a Tony Award-winning veteran actress known for her on-stage presence and versatile roles, has passed away. She was 81 at the time of her passing. The star had been active in the entertainment industry since 1965 and had been a force to reckon with.According to a report shared by The Guardian, the veteran star passed away at the age of 81 on March 5. No cause of death has been shared with the public.

All about Jane Lapotaire and her work in cinema

Born on December 26, 1944, in Ipswich, Suffolk, England, Lapotaire had a humble upbringing. She was raised by her mother’s foster mother and had a rough beginning in life. She was introduced to the arts at a very young age after she was accepted at the Northgate Grammar School. Later on, she completed her education through a two-year course at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.From the get-go, Lapotaire approached the theatre companies and was accepted into the Bristol Old Vic Theatre early on. After working in theatre and TV for years, the star even started her own performing arts venue in 1970.As for her acting career, the star made her stage debut in theatre with ‘When We Are Married’ in 1965. She later went on to work extensively in theatre, TV, as well as the film industry, and a lot of her roles helped her establish her footing in the industry. She is best known for portraying the lead in the miniseries ‘Marie Curie’, where she played the role of the historic physicist. Other than that, she is also known for playing the role of Edith Piaf in f Pam Gems’ musical titled ‘Piaf.’ This role also got her the Tony Award for her acting.Some of her other notable works include ‘The Taming of the Shrew’, ‘Trial & Retribution’, ‘The Inspector Alleyn Mysteries’, ‘Love Hurts’, ‘To Catch a King’, ‘The Young Messiah’, and many others.

Actor Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is busy promoting her debut Telugu directorial S Saraswathi. In an interview with Prema, the actor said she thinks people should have children only if they can afford them. While some, including her co-star Priyamani and Lakshmi Manchu, agreed with her, others slammed her for being ‘tone deaf’. (Also Read: Varalaxmi Sarathkumar slams Sai Madhav Burra over his comment on S Saraswathi story: ‘To use the word rape…’)

She also clarifies that she’s not against having children. “The economy has changed; it’s expensive to have children. I am not against having children. People come to ask me for help with their children. Did I give birth to them? Why am I helping you after you’ve made a mistake? Take care of your own damn child. I’ve told people around me to get married and have kids when you have the financial stability to take care of another person,” says Varalaxmi.

However, not everyone seemed to agree with Varalaxmi. “Not everyone’s life is the same, madam… The words of the winner in the game are like sayings, while the words of the loser are like excuses to the people,” read a comment under the post. Another reasoned, “I am not agree with you Mam. In our 30s, raising children can be tough due to financial issues. By our 40s we may be financially stable, but there is no guarantee that we can still have children at that age.”

Some even slammed Varalaxmi, with a comment reading, “Exactly what a rich pompous privileged woman would say. She thinks that having children too should be exclusive to the elite. Yes people need family planning but shaming people who dont and saying why should i pay for your wrong doing is extremely tone deaf.” Another pointed out, “If poor and affordless people doesn’t have right to have children then i bet 70 percent of india doesn’t have right to have children.”

Varalaxmi married Nicholai Sachdev in July 2024 and was last seen in S Saraswathi.

The wedding reception of filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya’s daughter, Eesha Barjatya, turned into a glittering affair in Mumbai as several celebrities from the film and sports world arrived to bless the newlyweds. The grand celebration is being held at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, with many prominent faces making stylish appearances on the red carpet.

The wedding reception of filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya’s daughter, Eesha Barjatya, turned into a glittering affair in Mumbai as several celebrities from the film and sports world arrived to bless the newlyweds. The grand celebration is being held at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu, with many prominent faces making stylish appearances on the red carpet.From Bollywood superstars to celebrated filmmakers, the evening saw a steady stream of well-known personalities arriving at the venue to congratulate the couple.

Bollywood celebrities light up the reception

Among the prominent guests at the reception were Bollywood superstars Salman Khan and Aamir Khan.Salman made a stylish entry in an all-blue suit paired with a black tie. Known for his effortless charm, the actor greeted photographers and posed briefly before heading inside the venue.Aamir Khan arrived at the celebration with his son Junaid Khan. The actor looked dapper in a blue suit, while Junaid opted for a traditional bandhgala in earthy ethnic tones.The reception also saw the presence of legendary actress Rekha and cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, who arrived to extend their wishes to the newly married couple.Several other prominent personalities from different industries also attended the star-studded event, making it one of the most talked-about gatherings in the city.Rani Mukerji looked elegant in a golden and pista-coloured salwar suit paired with jhumkas and a matching potli bag.Vicky Kaushal attended the event with his father Sham Kaushal. Vicky opted for a sharp grey suit, while his father wore a classic black ensemble as the duo posed for the cameras.Veteran actors Anil Kapoor and Anupam Kher were also seen arriving together. Anupam chose an all-white ethnic outfit, while Anil Kapoor sported a floral kurta paired with black pyjamas.Singer Shaan made a fashionable entry in an all-black outfit featuring a glittery blazer and sparkling shoes.Amrita Rao also arrived at the venue wearing a royal blue lehenga.

Several celebrities grace the celebration

The star-studded reception also saw the presence of personalities including Angad Bedi, Neha Dhupia, Anand Pandit, Hariharan, Rajkumar Hirani, Boney Kapoor, Imtiaz Ali, Poonam Dhillon, Udit Narayan, Supriya Pathak, Neena Gupta, Subhash Ghai, Bhushan Kumar, Tabu, Bindu, Ramesh Taurani, Jackie Shroff and Rakesh Roshan among many others.

The grand reception brought together some of the biggest names from Bollywood, turning the evening into a memorable celebration for the Barjatya family.