The film and music industries are mourning significant losses in 2025. Beloved figures like Rishabh Tandon, Rakesh Pandey, Manoj Kumar, Val Kilmer, Diane Keaton, Shefali Jariwala, Graham Greene, and Govardhan Asrani have passed away, leaving behind a rich tapestry of memorable performances and musical creations that will continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.
2025 has been a hard year for the film and music industry. All across the globe, many celebrities have passed away, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by fans and family members for decades to come.
Rishabh Tandon
The singer, writer, and composer passed away on October 21. As per Viral Bhayani, the artist passed away due to a sudden heart attack. He leaves behind his legacy of musical gems, such as ‘Chaand Tu,’ ‘Fakeer Ki Zubaani,’ and ‘Yeh Ashiqui.’
Rakesh Pandey
Veteran TV and Bollywood star actor Rakesh Pandey passed away earlier this year. He passed away on March 21 earlier this year at the age of 84. He left college to act and got his break in 1969 with Basu Chatterjee’s ‘Sara Akash.’ Some of his most loved films include ‘Balam Pardesiya’, ‘Ek Gaon Ki Kahani’, and ‘Dil Ki Rahen.’
Manoj Kumar
Manoj Kumar was a veteran and beloved actor who began his journey in the world of acting in 1957. He retired in 1999, however, he left behind a long list of films to be remembered by. The actor passed away earlier this year on April 4. Some of his most well-known works include ‘Hariyali Aur Rasta’, ‘Purab Aur Pachhim’, ‘Roti Kapada Aur Makaan’, and ‘Kranti.’
Val Kilmer
Val Kilmer, best known for his role in ‘Batman’, passed away this year on April 1. He was 65 at the time and passed away after complications from pneumonia. Some of his other big budget projects include, but are not limited to, ‘Top Gun’, ‘Real Genius’, ‘The Saint’, ‘Top Secret!’, ‘The Doors’, and ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.’
Diane Keaton
Diane Keaton, best known for her work in the three ‘The Godfather’ films as Al Pacino’s character’s wife, passed away on October 11 at 79. Some of her most loved films include ‘Annie Hall’, ‘The First Wives Club’, ‘Father of the Bride’, and ‘Something’s Gotta Give.’
Shefali Jariwala
Shefali Jariwala’s demise came as a major shock. She passed away earlier this year on June 27 due to a cardiac arrest. Her big shot to fame and glam came in 2002, when she starred in the music video for the song ‘Kaanta Laga.’ She also starred in the film ‘Mujhse Shaadi Karogi’ alongside Salman Khan in one of the dance songs.
Graham Greene
Graham Greene, best known for his work on ‘Kicking Bird’ and ‘Dances With Wolves,’ passed away on September 1 this year. He made his debut in 1963 with the film ‘Running Brave’, after which he slowly rose to fame and worked across a lot of different genres. Some of his works include ‘The Green Mile’, ‘Maverick’, ‘The Twilight Saga’, and ‘The Last of Us.’
Govardhan Asrani
Govardhan Asrani, more popularly known as Asrani, passed away on October 20 at the age of 84. The star veteran actor was known for his acting prowess and great comic timing in the Bollywood industry. Some of his most beloved works include ‘Sholay,’ ‘Khatta Meetha’, ‘Awara Paagal Deewana’, ‘Bhagam Bhag’, ‘Chhoti Si Baat’, ‘Swarag Se Sunder’, ‘Hera Pheri 3’, and many others.
Rajvir Jawanda
Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda passed away on October 8 this year after he got into a bike accident. The singer was admitted to the hospital for at least 11 days, but he succumbed to multiple organ failure. Some of his most loved songs include ‘Dheeyan’, ‘Kangani’, ‘Maavan’, ‘Sardaari’, and ‘Sukoon.’
Jaswinder Bhalla
Jaswinder Bhalla was a veteran Punjabi actor who was known for his comedic and quirky roles in Punjabi cinema. He passed away earlier this year on August 22. He leaves behind a long list of hearty and fun films and roles like ‘Carry On Jatta,’ ‘Mr & Mrs 420,’ ‘Daddy Cool Munde Fool,’ ‘Sardaarji’ and more. He began his career as an actor in ‘Dulla Bhatti’ after starting his career as a comedian.
Pankaj Dheer
Pankaj Dheer was a well known Hindi film and television actor. Popular for his role of ‘Karna’ in B.R. Chopra’s ‘Mahabharat,’ he appeared in several films in key roles. He passed away on October 15 this year, and the entire industry broke down after hearing the news of his demise.
Varindar Singh Ghuman
Varindar Singh Ghuman was a known actor who was also big in the bodybuilding scene in India. He passed away on October 9 earlier this month. He passed away from a cardiac arrest after he underwent a surgical procedure. His cinematic work includes ‘Kabaddi Once Again’, ‘Tiger 3,’ and ‘Marjaavaan.’
Zubeen Garg
Zubeen Garg was a musician, singer, and composer. He was known for creating songs in different languages such as Assamese, Bengali, and Hindi. The artist passed away on September 19 in Singapore. Some of his best-known songs include ‘Janmoni’, ‘Tumi Nidiya’, ‘Gane ki Ane’, ‘Dure Dure’, and ‘Panchana.’
Sandhya Shantaram
Sandhya Shantaram, a veteran actress known for her gracefulness in films, passed away on October 4 at the age of 94. She worked extensively across Hindi and Marathi cinema. Some of her most beloved works include ‘Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje’, ‘Pinjra’, and ‘Do Aankhen Barah Haath.’
Pritish Nandy
Pritish Nandy was an iconic name in India and was known for his work as a poet, painter, journalist, politician, media, television personality, and filmmaker. He passed away at the age of 78 on January 8. Some of his most well-known works in Indian cinema include ‘Sur: The Melody of Life’, ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’, ‘Pyaar Ke Side Effects’, ‘Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi?’, ‘Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena’, and ‘Kuch Khatti Kuch Meeth.’ Go to Source
