Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Bollywood Legends Lost and Controversies in 2025
In 2025, Bollywood lost many of its beloved stars.
Dharmendra, known for his six-decade career, passed away in November at the age of 89 due to age-related illnesses.
Manoj Kumar, famous for his patriotic films, died in April at 87.
Govardhan Asrani, remembered for movies like Sholay, passed away at 84 due to a prolonged illness.
Satish Shah, known for over 250 films, died at 74 due to sudden cardiac arrest.
Pankaj Dheer, famous for his role in Mahabharat, died at 68 from cancer.
Sulakshana Pandit, a veteran singer and actor, passed away at 71 due to cardiac arrest.
Zubeen Garg, an Assamese singer, died at 52 due to drowning.
Shefali Jariwala, known for the Kaanta Laga music video, passed away at 42 due to cardiac arrest.
Mukul Dev, known for films like Yamla Pagla Deewana, died at 54 due to health complications.
Additionally, several celebrities faced controversies, including Deepika Padukone's fallout with a filmmaker, Paresh Rawal's exit from Hera Pheri 3, and Smriti Mandhana's canceled wedding.
These events highlighted both the legacy and the challenges faced by the Bollywood industry in 2025.
Dharmendra, a legendary actor with a six-decade career, passed away on November 24, 2025, at the age of 89 due to age-related illnesses and respiratory complications.
Manoj Kumar, known for his patriotic films, died on April 4, 2025, at the age of 87 after a prolonged illness.
Govardhan Asrani, famous for movies like Sholay, passed away on October 20, 2025, at the age of 84 due to prolonged illness and fluid accumulation in his lungs.
Satish Shah, known for over 250 films, died on October 25, 2025, at the age of 74 due to sudden cardiac arrest, battling chronic kidney disease.
Pankaj Dheer, remembered for his role in Mahabharat, died on October 15, 2025, at the age of 68 due to cancer.
- Who
- Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar, Govardhan Asrani, Satish Shah, Pankaj Dheer, Sulakshana Pandit, Zubeen Garg, Shefali Jariwala, Mukul Dev, Deepika Padukone, Paresh Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Karisma Kapoor, Udit Narayan, Kajol and Twinkle Khanna, Kamal Haasan, Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina
- What
- Passing away of legendary Bollywood celebrities and various controversies involving other celebrities
- When
- Throughout 2025
- Where
- Mumbai, India, and Singapore
- Why
- Age-related illnesses, respiratory complications, cardiac arrest, cancer, and other health issues; various personal and professional disputes
Celebration of Legacy
Grief and Loss
Legacy and Contributions
Celebration of Legacy
The passing of these legends is an opportunity to celebrate their immense contributions to Indian cinema and their enduring impact on generations of audiences.
Grief and Loss
The loss of these icons is a profound grief for the industry and fans, highlighting the irreplaceable void left by their absence.
- Dharmendra
- Passed away on November 24, 2025, at age 89 due to age-related illnesses and respiratory complications.
- Manoj Kumar
- Died on April 4, 2025, at age 87 after a prolonged illness.
- Govardhan Asrani
- Passed away on October 20, 2025, at age 84 due to prolonged illness and fluid accumulation in his lungs.
- Satish Shah
- Died on October 25, 2025, at age 74 due to sudden cardiac arrest, battling chronic kidney disease.
- Pankaj Dheer
- Died on October 15, 2025, at age 68 after a prolonged battle with cancer.
- Sulakshana Pandit
- Passed away on November 6, 2025, at age 71 due to cardiac arrest.
- Zubeen Garg
- Died on July 10, 2025, at age 52 due to drowning while swimming near St John's Island, Singapore.
- Shefali Jariwala
- Passed away on June 27, 2025, at age 42 due to sudden cardiac arrest.
- Mukul Dev
- Died at age 54 due to health complications from loneliness and neglect of personal health.
- Deepika Padukone
- Faced controversy over her fallout with filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga and her exit from several projects.
- Paresh Rawal
- Announced his exit from Hera Pheri 3 and was sued by Akshay Kumar for ₹25 crores.
- Smriti Mandhana
- Her wedding to Palash Muchhal was called off at the last minute, sparking cheating rumors.
- Karisma Kapoor
- Her kids moved to Delhi High Court over their share of Sunjay Kapur's assets worth ₹30,000 crores.
- Udit Narayan
- Sparked controversy after a video of him kissing a female fan went viral.
- Kajol and Twinkle Khanna
- Caught attention for defending infidelity in their talk show, Two Much With Kajol And Twinkle.
- Kamal Haasan
- Faced backlash for saying 'Kannada was born out of Tamil' during a film event.
- Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina
- Faced multiple FIRs over their show ‘India’s Got Latent’ on YouTube.
Sources
Dharmendra, Manoj Kumar, Asrani, Satish Shah: The legends that Hindi cinema lost in 2025
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 To Shah Rukh Khan's King: Top Indian Films To Watch Out For In 2026
Dharmendra, Shefali Jariwala To Zubeen Garg, Remembering Celebrities Who Died In 2025
Ikkis Advance Booking: Lukewarm response for Sriram Raghavan’s film, collects Rs 1 crore
January 2026 theatre releases: Ikkis, Mayasabha, Border 2 and The Raja Saab
Amitabh Bachchan pays a warm tribute to his ‘friend, idol’ Dharmendra on KBC
Sunny and Bobby Deol pay tribute to their father Dharmendra by…; Say ‘Ikkis is his salute…’
Deepika Padukone, Samay Raina, Smriti Mandhana and more: Celebs and their biggest controversies in 2025
