Veteran actress Vidya Sinha passes away

Veteran actress Vidya Sinha passed away at a hospital in Mumbai. Last week, reports were doing the rounds on the

Internet

that the star is in a critical state and she was rushed to a hospital in

Juhu

.

The 71-year-old actress had developed lung and cardiac disorders and she was put on a ventilator. She was suffering from lung disorder that had originated a few years ago and got aggravated since the past three months.

For the uninitiated, the actress is known for her performances in evergreen films like '

Rajnigandha

' and '

Chhoti Si Baat

' with Amol Palekar. She was also seen in the 2011 Salman Khan film, 'Bodyguard'. She was seen on the small screen and was a part of popular TV shows.