This top actress' husband cheated on her with her sister, she lost eyes, ears bled after being slapped by co-star; died at...

Lalita began her acting journey as a child artist at just 9 years old. However, her career took a drastic turn after a tragic incident on the sets of Jung-e-Azadi.

During a scene, actor Bhagwan Dada accidentally slapped her so hard that it caused severe damage, her ear bled, and she suffered partial facial paralysis. Incorrect medical treatment worsened her condition, leaving her left eye permanently damaged and the right side of her face temporarily paralyzed. 

She took three years to recover, and though the injury ended her chances as a lead heroine, it opened doors for strong character roles, especially negative ones.

In her personal life, Lalita faced heartbreak. Her first marriage to producer Ganpatrao Pawar ended after his affair with her younger sister. She later found companionship with filmmaker Raj Kumar Gupta, and they had a son named Jai Pawar.

Later in life, she battled mouth cancer and moved to Pune for treatment. She reportedly believed her suffering was karmic payback for playing so many negative roles on screen.

Lalita died in 1998, sadly alone in her final moments. Her son discovered her death only after his repeated calls went unanswered. 

Despite her tragic end, Lalita Pawar remains unforgettable for her roles in classics like Anari, Shree 420, and Gora Kumbhar.