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Actors, actresses, musicians we lost this year

Actors, actresses, musicians we lost this year

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Celebrities who passed away in 2025: The year 2025 witnessed the passing of several distinguished figures from Indian entertainment, including golden-era icons such as Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar, and Kamini Kaushal, character actors like Asrani and Satish Shah; as well as pop culture personalities such as Shefali Jariwala and musicians including Zubeen Garg. Each artiste has left behind rich legacies that continue to entertain and inspire audiences across the world. Here’s a list: Dharmendra passed away on November 24. Bollywood lost ‘He-Mam’ and one of its greatest stars, Dharmendra, in 2025. Known for Sholay, Phool Aur Patthar and more, he starred in over 300 films across six decades. His rugged charisma, versatility across genres, and iconic chemistry with co-stars like Hema Malini and Amitabh Bachchan will always remain in the memory of his fans. Dharmendra remained active into his late 80s and was mourned nationwide after his death on November 24, 2025 at age 89. Manoj Kumar Manoj Kumar was certainly one of the greatest actors which Indian cinema ever had. Veteran actor, filmmaker and national …

Her Romance With Dilip Kumar Ended After Brother’s Death Threat, Married Her Sister’s Husband

Her Romance With Dilip Kumar Ended After Brother’s Death Threat, Married Her Sister’s Husband

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The actress is one of the most prolific figures of Indian cinema and won the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival for her debut film. (Image: YouTube/Screengrab) While Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu’s love story remain iconic to their fans, but few know Banu was not Dilip Kumar’s first love. (Image: IMDb) Anshula Bajpai and Trineta Bajpai in their book, Dilip Kumar: Peerless Icon Inspiring Generations, revealed that Dilip Kumar loved his ‘first-love’ with all his heart, and the duo did three films together. (Image: IMDb) Kumar’s first love was Kamini Kaushal. The duo reportedly formed a deep emotional bond with each other during shooting of the film, Shaheed. (Image: Pinterest) After being together for a while, they had to part ways due to Kamini’s military brother. Learning about his already married sister, Kamini’s affair with Dilip Kumar, her brother threatened to kill them both. (Image: Pinterest) Director PN Arora revealed that Kamini’s brother came with a gun on the set and threatened that he would kill her if she had continued her …

Jaya Bachchan, Waheeda Rehman attend Kamini Kaushal’s prayer meet in Mumbai

Jaya Bachchan, Waheeda Rehman attend Kamini Kaushal’s prayer meet in Mumbai

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Published on: Nov 19, 2025 09:00 am IST A prayer meet for late actor Kamini Kaushal was held in Mumbai on Tuesday. Several videos of the guests arriving for the meet were shared on social media. Veteran actor Kamini Kaushal, who died at 98 last week, was remembered in Mumbai with several members of the film industry coming together to pay tribute to her. Actors Jaya Bachchan and Waheeda Rehman were among those who attended the prayer meet and paid their final respects. Kamini Kaushal passed away on November 14 in Mumbai. Kamini Kaushal’s prayer meet held in Mumbai The prayer meet was held in Mumbai on Tuesday. Several videos of the guests arriving for the meet were shared on social media. The videos showed Jaya and Waheeda in attendance. Jaya was among the first to arrive. She was dressed in white and was seen greeting other senior attendees. Meanwhile, Waheeda Rehman followed shortly after. The veteran actor was seen in a saree. Some videos also captured Jaya and Waheeda engrossed in a quiet conversation. …

Amitabh Bachchan recalls his family’s bond with Kamini Kaushal: ‘A most pleasant, warm, affectionate and talented artiste’ | Bollywood News

Amitabh Bachchan recalls his family’s bond with Kamini Kaushal: ‘A most pleasant, warm, affectionate and talented artiste’ | Bollywood News

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Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal passed away on Friday at the age of 98. On Saturday, megastar Amitabh Bachchan penned an emotional note on his blog, recalling his family’s bond with Kamini and describing her a “pleasant, warm, affectionate and talented artiste”. Mourning her death, Amitabh wrote in his blog, “And another loss, a dear family friend of the days of yore, when there was no partition. Kamini Kaushal ji, legendary artist, an icon, who contributed immensely to our Industry and who remained with us till the very last. Her family and Maa ji’s families were very dear friends in erstwhile pre-partition Punjab.” Also Read: Kamini Kaushal dies at 98: Veteran actor’s career spanned from Neecha Nagar to Laal Singh Chaddha “Kaminiji’s elder sister was a very close friend of Maaji. They were classmates, and a most joyous bunch of like-minded friends. The elder sister passed away regretfully in an accident, and as per the tradition of the times, in such an unfortunate situation, the sister of the deceased was married to the bereaved husband, her …

Amitabh Bachchan Mourns Kamini Kaushal’s Death, Recalls Her Pre-partition Bond With His Family

Amitabh Bachchan Mourns Kamini Kaushal’s Death, Recalls Her Pre-partition Bond With His Family

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Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan penned a moving note for late actress Kamini Kaushal after she passed away on November 14 at the age of 98. For the uninitiated, Big B’s bond with Kaushal traces back to the pre-partition Punjab as the late actress’ family was close to Bachchan’s mother, Teji Bachchan’s family. He shared an emotional tribute on his blog and wrote, “… and another loss .. a dear family friend of the days of yore .. when there was no partition .. Kamini Kaushal ji .. legendary artist, an icon, who contributed immensely to our Industry and who remained, with us till the very last .. her family and Maa ji’s families were very dear friends in erstwhile pre partition Punjab ..” His note continued, “Kamini ji’s elder sister was a very close friend of Maaji .. they were classmates, and a most joyous bunch of like minded friends .. the elder sister passed away regretfully in an accident, and as per the tradition of the times, in such an unfortunate situation, the sister …

Amitabh Bachchan Mourns ‘Dear Family Friend’ Kamini Kaushal: ‘One by One They All Are Leaving Us’ | Bollywood News

Amitabh Bachchan Mourns ‘Dear Family Friend’ Kamini Kaushal: ‘One by One They All Are Leaving Us’ | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:November 16, 2025, 10:42 IST Amitabh Bachchan mourns Kamini Kaushal, legendary actor and dear family friend, who passed away at 98 after a seven-decade career in films. Amitabh Bachchan mourns Kamini Kaushal’s death. Kamini Kaushal’s passing at 98 has left a quiet heaviness across the film industry, the kind that arrives when someone who has simply always been there is suddenly gone. For many, she was a name tied to classic cinema; for others, she was one of the last gentle links to a very different Bollywood. And for Amitabh Bachchan, she was much more. She was a long-time family friend whose presence stretched back to the pre-Partition years. The megastar shared a deeply personal note on his blog, remembering Kaushal not just as an accomplished artist but as someone woven into his family history. He wrote, “… and another loss .. a dear family friend of the days of yore .. when there was no partition .. Kamini Kaushal ji .. legendary artist, an icon, who contributed immensely to our Industry and who …

Heartbroken Amitabh Bachchan mourns the loss of ‘dear family friend’ Kamini Kaushal: One by one they all are leaving us

Heartbroken Amitabh Bachchan mourns the loss of ‘dear family friend’ Kamini Kaushal: One by one they all are leaving us

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Veteran Bollywood actor Kamini Kaushal died at the age of 98 on Thursday. The actor was known for her remarkable seven-decade-long career and memorable roles in films such as Laal Singh Chaddha, Kabir Singh, Do Raaste and Neecha Nagar. Amitabh Bachchan penned a lengthy note on his blog to remember the actor, calling her a ‘dear family friend.’ Amitabh Bachchan shared that Kamini Kaushal was a friend of his mother. Amitabh began in his blog, “… and another loss .. a dear family friend of the days of yore .. when there was no partition .. Kamini Kaushal ji .. legendary artist, an icon, who contributed immensely to our Industry and who remained, with us till the very last .. her family and Maa ji’s families were very dear friends in erstwhile pre partition Punjab ..” ‘An era of great remembrance gone’ He added, “Kamini ji’s elder sister was a very close friend of Maaji .. they were classmates, and a most joyous bunch of like minded friends .. the elder sister passed away regretfully …

Bollywood mourns the legendary icons who defined and shaped Indian cinema

Bollywood mourns the legendary icons who defined and shaped Indian cinema

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Kamini Kaushal Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal, who was regarded as the oldest living actress in India, sadly passed away at the age of 98 on November 14. As per reports, she was battling with various age-related health issues. Kamini was definitely one of the most legendary stars of the Hindi film industry. In her long and vibrant career, Kamini has graced over 90 films with her presence. Pankaj Dheer Known nationwide as Karna from the historic TV series Mahabharata, Pankaj Dheer won hearts with his commanding persona and powerful delivery. He also appeared in many films. He passed away on October 15. Sandhya Shantaram Veteran actress Sandhya Shantaram, celebrated for her elegance and versatility, passed away on October 4 at the age of 94. A prominent face in both Hindi and Marathi cinema, she gifted audiences classics like Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje, Pinjra, and Do Aankhen Barah Haath. Asrani Asrani one of the most beloved comedian in the history, passed away on October 20. His portrayal of the jailer in Sholay remains truly iconic. For …

Veteran actor Kamini Kaushal laid to rest in Mumbai; her loyal pet dogs offer a silent and emotional final farewell

Veteran actor Kamini Kaushal laid to rest in Mumbai; her loyal pet dogs offer a silent and emotional final farewell

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Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal‘s final rites were performed on Saturday, with an intimate gathering of close family members in attendance. The atmosphere at the Worli crematorium remained solemn as loved ones bid their final farewell. Kamini Kaushal’s final rites took place at the Worli crematorium with family and her pet dogs present. Her son led the Hindu rituals. (PTI) Kamini Kaushal last rites performed in Mumbai Her elder son, Vidhur, performed the final rites, leading the traditional Hindu rituals on Saturday morning. Prior to that, Kamini Kaushal’s mortal remains were brought to the crematorium from her residence in Mumbai. In another poignant moment, the late actress’s pet dogs were also a part of the farewell as members of her family brought along her loyal companions. Meanwhile, celebrities like Kareena Kapoor Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani, and Anupam Kher took to their respective social media handles and offered tributes to the veteran actress. They also remembered working with her in films like Laal Singh Chaddha and Kabir Singh. About Kamini Kaushal Kamini Kaushal was one of …

Kamini Kaushal (1927-2025): Late actor’s family and pets pay last respect at funeral | Bollywood News

Kamini Kaushal (1927-2025): Late actor’s family and pets pay last respect at funeral | Bollywood News

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Veteran actor Kamini Kaushal passed away on Thursday, November 14, and on Saturday, her funeral was held in Mumbai. Visuals of her loved ones paying their final respects to the legendary star outside her residence in Mumbai surfaced online, marking the end of an era. Kaushal was 98 and oldest living actor in India. Alongside her family, her pet dogs were also seen at the funeral. Kamini Kaushal rose to prominence in the 1950s, shortly after making her debut in Chetan Anand’s Neecha Nagar (1946), a landmark film that won at the Cannes Film Festival. Over the decades, she delivered memorable performances in classics such as Nadiya Ke Paar, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, and Chennai Express, among many others. Her final screen appearance was in Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha. Following the news of her death, tributes poured in from across the film industry. Actors who had worked with her shared heartfelt messages on social media. Kiara Advani, who co-starred with Kamini Kaushal in Kabir Singh (2019), wrote on Instagram: “It was an honour to …