Zubeen Garg to Dharmendra: 10 deaths that shook India in 2025

Published on Dec 27, 2025 02:10 pm IST

From former CM Vijay Rupani to advertising icon Piyush Pandey, each left behind an enduring and honourable legacy.

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Singer Zubeen Garg was one of Assam’s most popular musical voices, who died suddenly in September, triggering widespread grief in the Northeast.(Instagram) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Singer Zubeen Garg was one of Assam’s most popular musical voices, who died suddenly in September, triggering widespread grief in the Northeast.(Instagram)

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Shibu Soren was the founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and a key tribal leader who died after a prolonged illness. He was a central figure in Jharkhand's political circles.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Shibu Soren was the founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha and a key tribal leader who died after a prolonged illness. He was a central figure in Jharkhand's political circles.(PTI)

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Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the 242 passengers who died in the tragic Air India 171 crash in Ahmedabad. (File Photo/HT ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was among the 242 passengers who died in the tragic Air India 171 crash in Ahmedabad. (File Photo/HT )

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Actor Satish Shah, a comedian and actor, was best known for his comedic roles in films and TV shows, including his iconic character in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. (X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Actor Satish Shah, a comedian and actor, was best known for his comedic roles in films and TV shows, including his iconic character in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. (X)

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B. Saroja Devi was a legendary actress who dominated Indian cinema across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi movies. Often remembered as the “first female superstar” of Kannada films.(X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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B. Saroja Devi was a legendary actress who dominated Indian cinema across Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi movies. Often remembered as the “first female superstar” of Kannada films.(X)

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Bollywood actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar was particularly known for his patriotic films, including Shaheed, Upkar, and Rang De Basanti, which resonated deeply Indian public.(PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Bollywood actor-filmmaker Manoj Kumar was particularly known for his patriotic films, including Shaheed, Upkar, and Rang De Basanti, which resonated deeply Indian public.(PTI)

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Dharmendra was among Hindi cinema’s most enduring superstars, who passed away at the age of 89. He delivered some of the most memorable performances in Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Sholay and Chupke Chupke.(File Photo/PTI) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Dharmendra was among Hindi cinema’s most enduring superstars, who passed away at the age of 89. He delivered some of the most memorable performances in Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Sholay and Chupke Chupke.(File Photo/PTI)

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Sunjay Kapur was prominent industrialist and ex-husband of Karisma Kapoor, who died after suffering from a heart attack at the age of 53(X) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Sunjay Kapur was prominent industrialist and ex-husband of Karisma Kapoor, who died after suffering from a heart attack at the age of 53(X)

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Satyapal Malik, the former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, passed away at the age of 79 after a prolonged illness. During his tenure, Article 370 was abrogated and the special status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir was revoked.(File Photo/ HT ) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Satyapal Malik, the former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, passed away at the age of 79 after a prolonged illness. During his tenure, Article 370 was abrogated and the special status of the state of Jammu and Kashmir was revoked.(File Photo/ HT )

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Piyush Panday was a creative visionary of Indian advertising who created iconic campaigns like Asian Paints 'Har Ghar Kuchh Kehta Hai' to Cadbury’s 'Kuch Khaas Hai'(File Photo/HT Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Piyush Panday was a creative visionary of Indian advertising who created iconic campaigns like Asian Paints 'Har Ghar Kuchh Kehta Hai' to Cadbury’s 'Kuch Khaas Hai'(File Photo/HT Photo)

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