
He also was known as Bollywood's only Method actor for his expressive performances identifying a character's emotions. In several, his character died as a frustrated lover and a drunkard. The "Tragedy King" title came from Kumar's numerous serious roles. NEW DELHI - Bollywood icon Dilip Kumar, hailed as the "Tragedy King" and one of Hindi cinema's greatest actors, died Wednesday in a Mumbai hospital after a prolonged illness. He was best known for the film Ram Teri Ganga Maili.Veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar, shown here in 2008, died Wednesday in a Mumbai hospital after a prolonged illness. The younger brother of Randhir Kapoor and the late Rishi Kapoor, Rajiv passed away on February 9 due to cardiac arrest. He was tested positive for COVID-19 and was reported to be in a critical condition. Shravan Rathod of the Nadeem-Shravan composer duo passed away on April 23. He starred in films like, Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, Aarakshan, Murder 2, 2 States, and The Ghazi Attack among others. Bikramjeet made his acting debut in 2003 after retiring from the Indian Army. The actor passed away due to COVID-19 complications on May 2. As per reports, the actor has felt an ache in his heart post breakfast and succumbed to the attack even before he could be hospitalised by his family. Popular actor Amit Mistry, who worked in shows like Tenali Rama, and a number of films as well, died of a heart attack.
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She also gained prominence for her performance in the primetime soap opera Balika Vadhu and much earlier had played a pivotal role in the coming-of-age television series Just Mohabbat. Surekha had won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress thrice, for her roles in Tamas (1988), Mammo (1995), and Badhaai Ho (2018). The actress had been unwell for several months and had suffered a brain stroke in 2020.

Veteran actress Surekha Sikri died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest. Breaking social taboos, his last rites were performed by his wife and actress Mandira Bedi. Ashish Chaudhary was one of the first to reach Mandira Bedi's residence after the unfortunate news was reported. Raj Kaushal had directed films like Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi and Shaadi Ka Laddoo. Mandira Bedi's husband Raj Kaushal passed away on June 30 in the wee hours of the morning after suffering a cardiac arrest. Dilip Kumar debuted as an actor in the film Jwar Bhata (1944) and is known for roles in films such as the romantic Andaz (1949), the swashbuckling Aan (1952), the social drama Daag (1952), the dramatic Devdas (1955), the comical Azaad (1955), the epic historical Mughal-e-Azam (1960). The actor, who worked in over 65 films was admitted to the hospital on June 30. Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who is credited with bringing method acting to Hindi cinema, passed away on July 7, at the age of 98. As per reports, the actor had already passed away by the time his family was able to take him to Cooper Hospital, in Mumbai. However, his life got tragically cut short when he passed away following a massive heart attack on the morning of September 2. The Balika Vadhu fame actor and Bigg Boss 13 winner was known for his drop-dead gorgeous looks as well as his sweet chemistry with his Bigg Boss contestant Shehnaaz Gill. Here's looking at shocking celebrity deaths in 2021: Similarly, legendary actor Dilip Kumar too breathed his last in 2021. The news came as a shock, not just to the fraternity but to millions of fans the actor had, around the world. The Bigg Boss 13 winner died on the morning of September 2 after having suffered a massive heart attack. The latest in the shocking list of celebrities to have passed away in 2021 is the popular television face, Sidharth Shukla.


Bollywood too lost several gems this year. While some lead a long, fruitful life till their shadow years, for others, sometimes, the pause comes sooner. People are born, plough through their lives, and quietly fade away as death comes knocking on their doors. Veteran actress Surekha Sikri died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest.
