Key Highlights
- Newsroom ReviewedAs the final chapters of 2025 draw to a close, the world of entertainment and public life reflects on a year marked by the loss of some of its most enduring icons.
- From the titans of Bollywood to transformative voices of pop culture, the year saw the departure of some figures who didn't just entertain, but fundamentally shaped the Indian culture. This year's farewells have felt particularly poignant, spanning a diverse range of legacies, including legendary actors such as Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar, Asrani, and Satish Shah, whose careers lasted decades.
- The list also includes icons like Piyush Pandey who became a household name, and some tragic deaths like Shefali Jariwala and Zubeen Garg, that shocked the country. Stars Who Passed Away In 2025Dharmendra: Bollywood’s original "He-Man" passed away on Nov.
- 24, closing the curtain on a career that spanned generations, genres, and over 300 films.
- The 'Sholay' superstar died due to illness and age-related ailments at his Mumbai residence.
