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

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

Published on Dec 27, 2025 02:10 PM IST 10 Photos
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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)

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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)

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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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