The second wave of coronavirus has claimed the life of India’s renowned Shooter Dadi aka Chandro Tomar. The octogenarian, who was 89 years-old was immortalized on celluloid in the film Saand Ki Aankh. Bhumi Pednekar had essayed the role of the sharpshooter in the film and was instrumental in getting Chandro admitted to the hospital after the she tested positive for COVID-19.
Now, Bhumi has expressed her grief on the passing away of the sharpshooter and said, “It is completely devastating to know that Chandro Dadi is not with us anymore. It really feels like a very big personal loss. She was someone who lived a very full filling life. She made her own rules, paved her own path and she had a beautiful sisterhood and a beautiful partnership with Prakashi dadi and together they left an impact on so many lives. I feel so fortunate to have played her character, got a chance to learn about life from her and she has left a very big part of herself with me. My condolences to the family and everybody who’s life she impacted because I know there will be many who will be grieving her passing away today. But she always said ‘tann buddha hota hai, mann buddha nai hota’. I know in spirit she will always be with us because her teachings are going to be with us. She will thoroughly be missed.”
Bhumi won a Filmfare for Best Actress Critics for her portrayal in Saand Ki Aankh. Taapsee Pannu also starred in the film and played the role of Chandro’s sister-in-law Prakashi Tomar in the film. She also won the Filmfare Award for the film.
Chandro, 89, took part in several competitions along with her sister-in-law Prakashi Tomar and were known to be the oldest female sharpshooters in the world.
