Mithun Chakraborty’s first wife and actress Helena Luke passes away in US; shared ‘feeling weird’ in last post

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As I reflect upon the life of Helena Luke, a woman whose brief yet brilliant stint in Bollywood left an indelible mark, I find myself saddened by her untimely demise. A woman who dared to dream big and chase her aspirations, only to be caught in the whirlwind of a fleeting marriage with Mithun Chakraborty.

As a devoted admirer, I’m saddened to share that Helena Luke, fondly remembered as the first spouse of the acclaimed Dadasaheb Phalke Awardee Mithun Chakraborty, has tragically passed away in the United States. This heartbreaking news was circulated on social media by her cherished friend, dancer and actress Kalpana Iyer.

Helena Luke’s sudden death remains a mystery at this time. Known for starring alongside Amitabh Bachchan in the 1985 movie “Mard,” she experienced a brief yet impactful marriage with Mithun Chakraborty that spanned only four months. In her final social media post, she expressed a strange feeling and muddled emotions, hinting at a sense of discomfort without explaining why, which left fans with a touching insight into her last reflections. She wrote, “I feel strange. Mixed feelings and I can’t figure out why, I’m confused.

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Previously, in an open conversation with Stardust Magazine, the actress from Mard looked back at her short-lived, four-month union with Mithun Chakraborty, labeling it as a ‘fleeting illusion’. She admitted that she wished their marriage had never taken place, expressing that Mithun had persuaded her he was her match, an idea she eventually came to regret.

Regardless of whispers about potential reunion, she unequivocally ruled out such an idea, stating that she wouldn’t go back to him, not even if he were the wealthiest individual. She didn’t ask for alimony but instead opted to move on completely from that turbulent phase of her life.

Initially, Mithun pledged to treat Helena like the ‘9th wonder of the world’ according to her father, but eventually, he left Helena feeling lonely instead. She admitted that she truly thought his expressions of love were sincere, until she realized he was overly self-centered. Despite being younger, Helena frequently felt older than Mithun, who, as she put it, was controlling and suspicious, going so far as to accuse her of clandestine meetings with her ex-boyfriend, Javed.

After constantly attempting to comfort him, Helena eventually concluded that his doubts were a reflection of his own actions – he was indeed being unfaithful, secretly seeing others while she thought they were still together. This discovery signaled the demise of their rapid-paced marriage.

Helena Luke, a widely recognized Indian actress and model, was born in Mumbai before eventually settling in the United States in her later life. Her roles in movies such as Do Gulaab (1983), Aao Pyaar Karen (1983), and Bhai Aakhir Bhai Hota Hai (1982) left a lasting mark on Bollywood. With her natural talent and captivating personality, Helena made an indelible impression on the Bollywood industry throughout her career.

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2024-11-04 10:41