Remembering Indian Artists Who Passed Away in 2023

1. Satish Kaushik

Satish Chandra Kaushik was a well-known Indian actor and comedian. He was also a director, producer, and screenwriter. Kaushik graduated from Kirori Mal College, Delhi, and received professional training from the National School of Drama, Delhi, and the Film and Television Institute, Pune.

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2. Sanjay Gadhvi

Director | Dhoom:2

Sanjay Gadhvi was born on November 22, 1965 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He was a director and writer, known for Dhoom 2 (2006), Dhoom (2004) and Kidnap (2008). He was married to Gina. He died on November 19, 2023 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

3. Javed Khan Amrohi

Actor | Andaz Apna Apna

Javed Khan Amrohi was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He is an Indian actor who has acted in various Bollywood films in supporting and cameo roles, amounting to approx. 150 Hindi films. He is best known for his role in Academy Award-nominated Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001), Andaz Apna Apna (...

4. Rajkumar Kohli

Producer | Nagin

Rajkumar Kohli was born on September 14, 1930 in Lahore, British India. He was a producer and director, known for Nagin (1976), Muqabla (1979) and Badle Ki Aag (1982). He was married to Nishi. He died on November 24, 2023.

5. Nitesh Pandey

Actor | Om Shanti Om

Nitesh Pandey was born on January 17, 1973 in Nainital, Uttarakhand, India. He was an actor, known for Om Shanti Om (2007), Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara (2012) and Khosla Ka Ghosla! (2006). He was married to Arpita Pandey and Ashwini Kalsekar. He died on May 23, 2023 in Mumbai, ...

6. Gufi Paintal

Actor | Mahabharat

Gufi Paintal is an Indian actor who appeared in some notable Bollywood movies in 1980s, as well as television serials and plays. He was born in a Sikh Family.His most well-known role is that of Mama (Maternal Uncle) Shakuni in the Mahabharat adaptation by B.R. Chopra and his son Ravi Chopra which ...

7. Pradeep Sarkar

Director | Parineeta

Pradeep Sarkar was born on April 30, 1955 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. He was a director and writer, known for Parineeta (2005), Mardaani (2014) and Dabba Gul. He died on March 24, 2023 in India.

8. Dinesh Phadnis

Actor | Sarfarosh

Dinesh Phadnis was born on November 2, 1966 in Bombay, Maharashtra, India. He was an actor and writer, known for Sarfarosh (1999), C.I.D. (1998) and Bharla Ha Malavat Raktan (1993). He died on December 5, 2023 in Mumbai.

9. Vijayakanth

Actor | Poonthotta Kaavalkkaaran

Vijayakanth, who's affectionately called 'Puratchi Kalaignar' and 'Captain' by his fans and well-wishers, had to face so many challenges and unfriendly situations before he could achieve the fame and popularity he's enjoying to-day in Tamil filmfield. He, whose original name was Vijayaraj, was born...

10. Mehmood Jr.

Director | Karmyog

Mohammed Naim Sayed is one of those lucky stars who was graced by a name given by legendary Mehmood, since then he is known as Jr. Mehmood. Junior Mehmood was a popular child star of his time, directs Marathi films and performs with his own orchestra. He kicked off his career with G. P. Sippy's '...

11. Sarath Babu

Actor | Criminal

Sarath Babu was born on July 31, 1951 in Amadalavalasa, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was an actor, known for Criminal (1994), Uthiri Pookkal (1979) and Shirdi Sai (2012). He was married to Sneha Nambiar and Rama Prabha. He died on May 22, 2023 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

12. Manobala

Producer | Sathuranga Vettai

Manobala was born on December 8, 1953 in Balachander, Tamil Nadu, India. He was an actor and director, known for Sathuranga Vettai (2014), Thuppakki (2012) and Vetri Padigal (1991). He was married to Usha Mahadevan. He died on May 3, 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

13. Shahnawaz Pradhan

Actor | Raees

Shahnawaz Pradhan was born on December 6, 1963 in Raj Khariar, Nuapada, Orissa, India. He was an actor, known for Raees (2017), 24: India (2013) and M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016). He died on February 17, 2023 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

14. Siddique

Writer | Bodyguard

Siddique was born on October 1, 1962 in Kochi, Kerala, India. He was a writer and director, known for Bodyguard (2011), Hera Pheri (2000) and Big Brother (2020). He was married to Seena. He died on August 8, 2023 in Kochi, Kerala, India.

15. K. Viswanath

Writer | Sagara Sangamam

K. Viswanath was born on February 19, 1930 in Peddapulivarru, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was a writer and director, known for Sagara Sangamam (1983), Sutradhaarulu (1990) and Sruthilayalu (1987). He was married to Kasinadhuni Jayalakshmi. He died on February 2, 2023 in Hyderabad, ...

16. Rio Kapadia

Actor | Happy New Year

Rio Kapadia was born in 1956. He was an actor, known for Happy New Year (2014), Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and Chak De! India (2007). He was married to Beena Kapadia. He died on September 14, 2023.

17. Birbal

Actor | Sholay

In a prolific career as a wonderful comedic actor he has done over 500 films in Hindi, Punjabi, Bhojpuri and Marathi. He believes that it was his role as "Baanchcharam" in V. Shantaram's film "Boond Jo Ban Gayi Moti" that launched his career. He worked in many Manoj Kumar films including "Upkar", "...

18. Ravindra Berde

Actor | Nayak: The Real Hero

Ravindra Berde was born on October 15, 1945. He was an actor, known for Nayak: The Real Hero (2001), Singham (2011) and Yeshwant (1997). He died on December 13, 2023 in Mumbai, India.

19. Innocent Vareed Thekkethala

Actor | Devasuram

Innocent Vareed Thekkethala was born on March 4, 1948 in Thrissur, Kerala, India. He was an actor and producer, known for Devasuram (1993), Aavanazhi (1986) and Pranchiyettan and the Saint (2010). He was married to Alice Thekkethala. He died on March 26, 2023 in Kochi, Kerala, India.

20. Mayilsamy

Actor | 2.0

Mayilsamy was born on October 2, 1965 in Sathyamangalam, Erode district, Tamil Nadu. He was an actor, known for 2.0 (2018), Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004) and Potta Potti (2011). He died on February 19, 2023.

21. Sulochana Latkar

Actress | Sampoorna Ramayana

Sulochana Latkar was born on July 30, 1928 in Khadaklat, Karnataka, India. She was an actress, known for Sampoorna Ramayana (1961), Jeevacha Sakha (1948) and Gora Aur Kala (1972). She was married to Aabasaheb Chavan. She died on June 4, 2023 in Mumbai, India.

22. Jamuna

Actress | Milan

Jamuna was born on August 30, 1936 in Hampi, Kingdom of Mysore, British India. She was an actress, known for Milan (1967), Kurukshetramu (1977) and Kurukshetra (1977). She was married to Juluri Ramana Rao. She died on January 27, 2023 in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

23. K.G. George

Director | Yavanika

K.G. George was born on May 26, 1946 in Changanacheri, Kerala, British India [now India]. He was a director and writer, known for Yavanika (1982), Ee Kannikoodi (1990) and Lekhayude Maranam: Oru Flashback (1983). He was married to Selma George. He died on September 24, 2023 in Kakkanad, Kerala, ...

24. Anand Babu

Actor | Atrangi Re

Anand Babu was born on August 30, 1963 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He was a director and actor, known for Atrangi Re (2021), Bommalattam (2012) and Urumi: The Warriors Who Wanted to Kill Vasco Da Gama (2011). He died on September 19, 2023 in India.

25. Vinod Thomas

Actor | Ayyappanum Koshiyum

Vinod Thomas was born in India. He was an actor, known for Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020), Randam Mukham (2022) and Vaashi (2022). He died on November 18, 2023 in India.

26. Aditya Rajput

Actor | Krantiveer: The Revolution

Aditya Rajput was born on August 19, 1990 in Delhi, India. He was an actor, known for Krantiveer: The Revolution (2010), C.I.D. (1998) and U Me Aur Hum (2008). He died on May 22, 2023 in Mumbai, India.

27. Akhil Mishra

Actor | 3 Idiots

Akhil Mishra was born on July 22, 1965 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He was an actor and writer, known for 3 Idiots (2009), Don (2006) and Kram (2012). He was married to Suzanne Bernert and Manju Mishra. He died on September 21, 2023 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

28. Seema Deo

Actress | Anand

Seema Deo (formerly known as Nalini Saraf) is Hindi and Marathi movie veteran actress. She has acted in over 80 Marathi and Hindi movies. She is the wife of veteran actor Ramesh Deo & mother of Actor Ajinkya Deo & noted Director Abhinay Deo. She belongs to the Goud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) family ...

29. Nitin Chandrakant Desai

Art_director | Devdas

Nitin Chandrakant Desai was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He was an art director and production designer, known for Devdas (2002), Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008). He died on August 2, 2023 in Karjat, Maharashtra, India.

30. Pamela Chopra

Music_department | Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Pamela Chopra was born on February 19, 1948 in Lahore, Pakistan. She was a producer and writer, known for Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995), Mohabbatein (2000) and Veer-Zaara (2004). She was married to Yash Chopra. She died on April 20, 2023 in Mumbai, India.

31. Vani Jairam

Music_department | Pulimurugan

Vani Jairam was born on November 30, 1945 in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India. She was a music artist, known for Pulimurugan (2016), Meera (1979) and Ramanujan (2014). She was married to Jairam. She died on February 4, 2023 in Chennai, India.

32. Subrata Roy

Editor | Satyajiter Goppo

Subrata Roy was a producer and writer, known for Satyajiter Goppo (1998), Bhanumotir Khel (2018) and Rani Rashmoni (2017). Subrata died on November 14, 2023.

33. Mangal Dhillon

Actor | Bhrashtachar

Mangal Dhillon was born on June 18, 1959 in Wander Jatana, Punjab, India. He was an actor and writer, known for Bhrashtachar (1989), Zindagi Ek Juaa (1992) and Heer Ranjha (1992). He was married to Ritu Dhillon and Mita Vashisht. He died on June 11, 2023 in Ludhiana, Punjab, India.

34. G. Marimuthu

Actor | Jailer

G. Marimuthu was born on July 12, 1967 in Theni, Tamil Nadu, India. He was an actor and director, known for Jailer (2023), Vikram (2022) and Atrangi Re (2021). He was married to Bhagyalakshmi. He died on September 8, 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

35. Chandra Mohan

Actor | Jigarthanda DoubleX

Chandra Mohan is known for Jigarthanda Double X (2023) and Thaanaa Serndha Koottam (2018).

36. Mammukoya

Actor | Minnal Murali

Mammukoya was born on July 5, 1946 in Kozhikode, India. He was an actor, known for Minnal Murali (2021), Nadodikkattu (1987) and Sallapam (1996). He was married to Suhara. He died on April 26, 2023 in Kozhikode, Kerala, India.

37. Goutam Halder

Actor | Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole

Goutam Halder was born in 1956 in Calcutta, India. He was an actor, known for Shri Swapankumarer Badami Hyenar Kobole (2024), Alinagarer Golokdhadha (2018) and Meghnadbodh Rohoshyo (2017). He was married to Sohini Sengupta Halder and Dyuti Ghosh. He died on November 3, 2023 in Kolkata, India.

38. Aadithyan

Director | Aarvam

Aadithyan was a director and writer, known for Aarvam (2010), Vanambadi (2017) and Santhwanam (2020). Aadithyan died on October 19, 2023 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

39. Jayant Sawarkar

Actor | Sooryavanshi

Jayant Sawarkar was born on May 3, 1936 in Guhagar, Bombay Province, British India. He was an actor, known for Sooryavanshi (2021), Vaastav: The Reality (1999) and Singham (2011). He was married to Usha Pendse. He died on July 24, 2023 in Thane, Maharashtra, India.