Satish Shah to Asrani: 6 Beloved Celebrities Who Passed Away in October 2025

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.

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1. Actor-Comedian Satish Shah

When he passed away: Oct 25, 2025

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.

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2. Ad Guru Piyush Pandey

When he passed away: Oct 24, 2025

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.