Celebrities we lost in 2025: Indian and global icons who left a lasting legacy

The year 2025 was marked by deep sorrow for India’s entertainment industry, as the nation mourned the loss of several cherished artists whose lasting contributions shaped cinema, music, and television over the decades.

Indian celebrities who passed away in 2025

1. Manoj Kumar
Manoj Kumar, the legendary actor and filmmaker renowned for his iconic patriotic roles, passed away at the age of 87. Popularly known as “Bharat Kumar,” he breathed his last on April 4, 2025, at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. Kumar’s death was due to heart-related complications.


2. Dharmendra
Veteran Bollywood star Dharmendra, fondly called “He-Man” and “Dharam Paaji,” passed away at the age of 89 on November 24. His demise was deeply mourned across the film industry and beyond, with tributes pouring in that celebrated his charm, versatility, and enduring impact on Hindi cinema.

3. Govardhan Asrani
Veteran comic actor Govardhan Asrani passed away on October 20 at the age of 84. Renowned for his extensive body of work and memorable character portrayals in Hindi cinema, he was especially admired for his iconic roles in comedy films.

4. Satish Shah
Veteran Bollywood actor Satish Shah, known for his performances in films like "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro", "Main Hoon Na" and the hit TV show "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai", died on October 25. He was 74.

5. Zubeen Garg
Renowned singer and musician Zubeen Garg, best known for the hit song Ya Ali and his significant contributions to Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi music, passed away on September 19 after suffering a medical emergency during a scuba diving incident. He was 52. His passing sent a wave of grief across the Indian music industry.

6. Shefali Jariwala
Actor and television personality Shefali Jariwala, known for her appearance on Bigg Boss and her iconic role in the music video Kaanta Laga, passed away at the age of 42 in Mumbai allegedly due to cardiac arrest on June 27.

7. Pankaj Dheer
Pankaj Dheer, the actor who gained fame after playing the role of tragic Karna in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat, reportedly passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer on October 15.

8. Dheeraj Kumar
Dheeraj Kumar, a well-known actor and producer who left his mark across multiple eras of television and cinema, passed away on July 15 following breathing difficulties and complications related to pneumonia.

9. Varinder Singh Ghuman
Varinder Singh Ghuman, a bodybuilder-turned-actor renowned in both Bollywood and the professional bodybuilding arena, passed away on October 9, 2025, after suffering a cardiac arrest.

10. Kamini Kaushal
One of the pioneering stars of Hindi cinema, Kamini Kaushal passed away at her Mumbai residence on November 13 after suffering from age-related health issues.

11. Mukul Dev
Mukul Dev carved out a versatile career across television and films, effortlessly moving between lead, antagonist, and character roles. He died on May 23 after being admitted to hospital for an undisclosed ailment.

International celebrities who passed away in 2025

1. Rob Reiner
Veteran American actor and director died in December 2025.

2. Ozzy Osbourne
British rock icon and frontman of Black Sabbath died in 2025.

3. Connie Francis
‘Pretty Little Baby' fame Connie Francis passed away at 87.

4. Hulk Hogan
He was a professional wrestler and actor who died on July 24.

5. Diane Keaton
Oscar-winning actress passed away from pneumonia on October 11, 2025.