In the first 11 days of October, six renowned celebrities passed away, leaving the entertainment world in shock. Four of them died within just five days, marking a deeply tragic start to the month.
How: The 74-year-old actor died of kidney failure. He was known for 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' and 'DDLJ'.
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3. Actor-Comedian Govardhan Asrani
When he passed away: October 20, 2025
How he passed away: 84-year-old Govardhan Asrani died due to fluid in his lungs. Famous for his role as the jailer in 'Sholay', Asrani was an actor, comedian, and filmmaker.
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4. Singer Rishabh Tandon
When he passed away: October 21, 2025
How he passed away: Rishabh Tandon went to Delhi to celebrate Diwali with his family. He suffered a heart attack there and passed away. He was just 35 years old.
How: The 70-year-old ad guru, known for iconic campaigns, died from pneumonia after battling it for a few weeks
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5. Actor Pankaj Dheer
When he passed away: Oct 15, 2025
How: The 68-year-old, known for playing Karna in 'Mahabharat', passed away after a long battle with cancer. His role in 'Chandrakanta' was also very popular.
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6. Dancer-Actress Madhumati
When she passed away: October 15, 2025
How she passed away: 87-year-old Madhumati died due to age-related issues. She was an actress and dancer from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. She trained stars like Akshay Kumar and Govinda.
