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Sushant Singh Rajput to Rajesh Khanna to Sridevi, 7 actors who died before their film released

Here are 7 actors who passed away just days before their movies released.

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Author : Richa Barua
Published : Dec 13 2020, 10:29 AM IST
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Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput died before his film Dil Bechara’s release. Like Sushant, several other Bollywood stars passed away before they could see their movies on the silver screen because those celebs were not with us to witness and experience the success of their films.

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput died before his film Dil Bechara’s release. Like Sushant, several other Bollywood stars passed away before they could see their movies on the silver screen because those celebs were not with us to witness and experience the success of their films.

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput died before his film Dil Bechara’s release. Like Sushant, several other Bollywood stars passed away before they could see their movies on the silver screen because those celebs were not with us to witness and experience the success of their films.

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Days before the release of his film Dil Bechara, Sushant died on June 14 at his Bandra residence. The film was earlier scheduled to release in May 2020 but was delayed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown. However, the film released on digital space on July 24.

Days before the release of his film Dil Bechara, Sushant died on June 14 at his Bandra residence. The film was earlier scheduled to release in May 2020 but was delayed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown. However, the film released on digital space on July 24.

Days before the release of his film Dil Bechara, Sushant died on June 14 at his Bandra residence. The film was earlier scheduled to release in May 2020 but was delayed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown. However, the film released on digital space on July 24.

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One of the top actresses of Bollywood, Sridevi, passed away in a tragic incident. On February 24, 2018, Sridevi died at a hotel in Dubai. Sridevi portrayed a cameo role in the 2018 film Zero. The film had Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif in lead roles.

One of the top actresses of Bollywood, Sridevi, passed away in a tragic incident. On February 24, 2018, Sridevi died at a hotel in Dubai. Sridevi portrayed a cameo role in the 2018 film Zero. The film had Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif in lead roles.

One of the top actresses of Bollywood, Sridevi, passed away in a tragic incident. On February 24, 2018, Sridevi died at a hotel in Dubai. Sridevi portrayed a cameo role in the 2018 film Zero. The film had Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif in lead roles.

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Veteran actor Rajesh Khanna ruled Bollywood for over three decades. Due to cancer, the actor passed away on July 18, 2012. After his demise, in 2014, his last film Riyasat was released.

Veteran actor Rajesh Khanna ruled Bollywood for over three decades. Due to cancer, the actor passed away on July 18, 2012. After his demise, in 2014, his last film Riyasat was released.

Veteran actor Rajesh Khanna ruled Bollywood for over three decades. Due to cancer, the actor passed away on July 18, 2012. After his demise, in 2014, his last film Riyasat was released.

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During her successful career, in 1993, Divya Bharti fell to her death. Her last film Shatranj released nine months after her demise, which was successful at the box office.

During her successful career, in 1993, Divya Bharti fell to her death. Her last film Shatranj released nine months after her demise, which was successful at the box office.

During her successful career, in 1993, Divya Bharti fell to her death. Her last film Shatranj released nine months after her demise, which was successful at the box office.

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Divya Bharti started her career in 1990 with Telugu films making her debut in Bobbili Raja. She had a head injury after falling off from the 5th floor balcony on April 5, 1993.

Divya Bharti started her career in 1990 with Telugu films making her debut in Bobbili Raja. She had a head injury after falling off from the 5th floor balcony on April 5, 1993.

Divya Bharti started her career in 1990 with Telugu films making her debut in Bobbili Raja. She had a head injury after falling off from the 5th floor balcony on April 5, 1993.

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Due to a massive heart attack, senior actor Om Puri died on January 6, 2017. A few days before, he completed shooting for Salman Khan's Tubelight. Later, on June 25, 2017, Tubelight hit the silver screen.

Due to a massive heart attack, senior actor Om Puri died on January 6, 2017. A few days before, he completed shooting for Salman Khan's Tubelight. Later, on June 25, 2017, Tubelight hit the silver screen.

Due to a massive heart attack, senior actor Om Puri died on January 6, 2017. A few days before, he completed shooting for Salman Khan's Tubelight. Later, on June 25, 2017, Tubelight hit the silver screen.

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Veteran actor Rajesh Khanna ruled Bollywood for over three decades. Due to cancer, the actor passed away on July 18, 2012. After his demise, in 2014, his last film Riyasat was released.

Veteran actor Rajesh Khanna ruled Bollywood for over three decades. Due to cancer, the actor passed away on July 18, 2012. After his demise, in 2014, his last film Riyasat was released.

Veteran actor Rajesh Khanna ruled Bollywood for over three decades. Due to cancer, the actor passed away on July 18, 2012. After his demise, in 2014, his last film Riyasat was released.

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With over two decades of experience in top media outlets like Times of India, International Business Times, and India Today, Richa currently leads Newsable and MyNation (Entertainment and Lifestyle) non-news team at Asianet News Network. Her expertise includes celebrity interviews, audience growth, and content strategy, backed by an Executive Program in Digital Marketing from IIM Calcutta, along with a journalism degree from Delhi University, a master's in media studies and corporate communications.
 
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