Madhuri Dixit's Father Passes Away

Bollywood actress and dancing diva, Madhuri Dixit Nene suffered a great loss with the death of her beloved father, Shankar R Dixit who was 91 years. He breathed his last in his sleep today morning.

While his last hours were spent with his family by his side, a distraught Madhuri said

“We will miss him but we know he lived a full life. We thank all those who have offered their condolences and prayers.” Condolences poured in via the social media network for the bereaved actress and her family from the Bollywood fraternity.

The funeral was at 12.30 p.m at a crematorium in Oshiwada and a prayer meeting will be organised in a day or two.

The actress' father died at her Juhu residence in Mumbai as he was staying with her. He had been unwell for a while.

The 46-year-old actress currently judges dance reality show 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa', which will have its finale on Saturday, 15 September, 2013.

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- Unknown Updated at: Saturday, September 14, 2013

The Superstar leaves the arena - Rajesh Khanna passes away

Rajesh Khanna, the first of Bollywood superstars breathed his last breath here in Mumbai at 2 pm. Rajesh Khanna was suffering from cancer and his body is to be cremated by 11.30 a.m. tomorrow. 

Born on December 29, 1942, as Jatin Khanna, the actor was raised by the relatives of his biological parents. He attended St. Sebestian’s Goan High School along with his childhood friend Ravi Kapoor, who later adopted the screen name Jeetendra. Always high on confidence, Rajesh Khanna was the other name for style. He approached filmmakers in his own MG sports car during his struggling days.

Rajesh Khanna had started his career with  ‘Aakhri Khat’ (1966). He had a blazing start with the directorial venture of Chetan Anand. However, his real break was Ravindra Dave’s ‘Raaz’ (1967). After a string of successful films such as ‘Baharon Ke Sapne’, ‘Aradhana’, ‘Ittefaq’, and ‘Do Raaste’, he marched into the hearts of millions of his fans, who credited Khanna with the title of superstar. Delivering 15 consecutive solo hits seemed easy every time his face appeared on the posters of a new film.

He had acted in 163 movies and in which 103 of them had him in the lead role. Mr Khanna's son-in-law, actor Akshay Kumar, addressed the press and asked fans to pray for the late star. 

Mr Khanna had been hospitalised on June 23, when he was taken to Lilavati Hospital to be treated for exhaustion, and spent some days having tests. He was discharged just yesterday. Mr Khanna had also been hospitalized for a few days in April this year.

Mr Khanna's ex-wife, actress Dimple Kapadia, has nursed him through his illness. They have two daughters together - Twinkle, who is expecting her second child with husband Akshay Kumar, and Rinke who is married to businessman Sameer Saran.

Mr Khanna also held a Lok Sabha seat as a Congressman from 1992-1996. A host of politicians, including Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, joined Bollywood celebrities in expressing their grief over Mr Khanna's death.

There was and is a style to Rajesh Khanna or more popularly known as kakka which had made him heart robe of seventies. Thanks to the wonderful composers during the time he made their music more stylish than normal. 

We miss the great legend and we know that his style will continue through the immortal set of roles that he has played on-screen.

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- Unknown Updated at: Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Dara Singh Passes away!

The legendary wrestler and actor, Dara Singh, 84, passed away today at 7.30 a.m. He breathed his last breath at his residence in Mumbai. He was admitted to hospital three days back following cardiac arrest and it is said to have affected brain and caused the damage. Earlier yesterday the doctors had confirmed a 'less chance of recovery' statement and the family had brought him back home. 

His doctor RK Aggarwal said, "He died due to cardiac respiratory arrest at around 7:30 am." Dara Singh will be cremated at 2 pm.

“Yesterday, we brought him from hospital to home…his wish was that he be at his home between his family. He passed away at 7.30 am due to cardio-respiratory arrest, he had suffered paralysis a few years back, and he also had a very rare brain disease.” added Aggarwal.

Yesterday Vindu Dhara Singh, had mentioned in a statement "He is already home. Please don't follow us. When he breathes his last, I'll let you know. There is no hope,"

He was admitted to Kokilaben Hospital in an emergency condition on July 7. He had suffered a cardiac arrest and since then he has been in the ICU.

Dara Singh remain undefeated in the ring during 1960's and was also known as Rustam-e-Hind and also 'Mahabali' Dara Singh. Dara Singh was the undisputed champion of champions in the wrestling ring and has won many times including the world championship in 1968

The Commonwealth wrestling champion entered film industry in the fifties and is known for his roles in King Kong and Faulad. He was last seen in Imtiaz Ali's Jab We Met (2007) playing Kareena Kapoor's grandfather.

The veteran actor had played the character of Hanuman in Ramanand Sagar's epic television series Ramayan.

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- Unknown Updated at: Thursday, July 12, 2012

Achala Sachdev passes away

Bollywood actress Achala Sachdev who was seen in one of the most popular song "Aa meri zohra jabeen" died at a Pune hospital on April 30 2012, Monday. 

She was 91 year old. For the last seven months, the actress was bed-ridden at the Pune Hospital and Research Centre (PHRC), Pune.

Vinod Shah, Achala Sachdev's physician said that, "She passed away due to respiratory failure at 5.30pm yesterday. She was bed-ridden for about six months after she suffered a cerebrovascular (brain attack)." Vinod Shah tended to her for more than seven months.

Achala has been staying in Pune for several years. The actress broke her left leg after a fall in her house nearly six months ago. A clot was diagnosed in the artery near her heart through an MRI scan, which eventually broke into small clots and made a place in her brain vessels. Soon she was diagnosed with multiple emboli in her brain which led to total paralysis and loss of vision. Achala's condition became extremely critical a few days ago and since then she was on ventilator support.

She was born on 3rd May 1920 in Peshawar. She acted in around 130 films, made her film debut with Fashionable Wife (1938). One of her most memorable roles was the one played on the movie Waqt in which she was a part of the song "Aa meri zohra jabeen". She was last seen in the bollywood film 'Na Tum Jaano Na Hum' which was released in the year 2002.

She is survived by son Jytoin, who is in the US.

The funeral took place on 1st May 2012 at Pune.

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- Unknown Updated at: Thursday, May 03, 2012

Salaam To Shammi Kapoor

The yesteryear heartthrob the flamboyant actor and the super dancer of late 50's and 60's passes away leaving the big throne empty. As Amitabh Bachchan Tweeted:

T 463 -Shammi Kapoor ji passed away this morning at 5:15 am .. Rushing there now .. the flamboyance and joi de verve of the Industry lost !


T 463 -Shammi ji ... An entire life full of optimism and happy spirit, caring loving to all ... Now suddenly silent


T 463 -Spent the entire day by the side of a man that was the picture of motion and exuberance .. now lying still among flowers and prayer !


T 463 -Shammi ji to be cremated tomorrow morning at BanGanga at 11 am.. where Geeta ji (Geeta Bali) his first wife was cremated .. in prayer

He was no one to be compared with or will there be a better talent than him. The actor had done his last movie 'Rockstar' for Imtiaz Ali. Shammi Kapoor Ji was suffering from  renal problems and was admitted to the hospital last sunday and he went on to ventilation by Friday. The actor passed away on 5.15am this sunday and this was a big sorrow for the film fraternity. 

Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Anil Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra were the present at Malabar Hill home to pay homeage to the veteran actor. 

Shammi Kapoor is often mentioned as the actor who changed the face of film songs and dances in 1950's and 60's, he had introduced the rock-n-roll style of songs and dance to the movie industry which was still unknown to the cinemas during the age. 

The actor was born on October 21, 1931 and had the original name as Shamsherraj Kapoor, and was the son of popular movie actor Prithviraj Kapoor and brother to the popular Actors Raj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor. 

We Salute the actor for his talents and offer prayers for his soul!

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- Unknown Updated at: Tuesday, August 16, 2011