Year-ender: 2025 has been a year of some heartbreaks in the entertainment world. Audiences enjoyed new films, music, performances and everything. But the year also brought the passing of several beloved artists who have left a lasting imprint across domains.
Music world bids farewell to Zubeen Garg
The music industry mourned the loss of Zubeen Garg, singer, composer, and cultural icon from Assam. Zubeen’s songs spanned decades and languages. He has left a deep connection with millions of fans.
His sudden death in Singapore left the country in shock. It was followed by probes and investigations. Right now, fans across India and abroad are paying tribute to his timeless melodies.
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Bollywood legends who departed
This year saw the departure of several legendary actors who defined Hindi cinema. Dharmendra, the ‘He-Man’ of Bollywood and widely popular for his absolute charisma and iconic roles in action and romance, passed away. He left behind a legacy that shaped generations of actors.
Similarly, Manoj Kumar, fondly called “Bharat Kumar” for his patriotic films, left a void with his passing.
Veteran actress Kamini Kaushal, a stalwart of Indian cinema who had graced countless classic films with her talent and grace, also passed away in 2025.
Character actor Asrani (yes, the angrezon ke zamaane ka jailer from ‘Sholay’), whose comedic timing brought laughter to millions, left the world this year.
Another familiar face Satish Shah passed away. Pankaj Dheer, widely remembered for his role as Karna in ‘Mahabharat’, left the world as well.
Achyut Potdar, the veteran actor known for his supporting roles in numerous Hindi films like ‘3 Idiots’, also left us this year.
Pop culture icons
The year also claimed some figures from more contemporary entertainment circles. Shefali Jariwala, the pop culture star behind ‘Kaanta Laga’ passed away. 2000s kids, do you feel the sadness?
Sunjay Kapoor, the former husband of Karisma Kapoor, also passed in 2025. His multi-million dollar estate is still the centre of controversy as it has led his entire former and current families to the court.