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Dilip Kumar, Sidharth Shukla and other Bollywood celebs who passed away in 2021

Updated On: 23 December, 2021 09:00 AM IST |

2021 was as tough as 2020 when it comes to loss and void. The year saw many unfortunate and untimely demises that left the fraternity and fans shocked and numbed. From the legendary Dilip Kumar to the hugely popular and celebrated Sidharth Shukla, the inimitable Surekha Sikri to the ingenuous Amit Mistry, these celebrities will never be forgotten. All Pictures Courtesy: Mid-day Archives and Instagram 

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2021 was as tough as 2020 when it comes to loss and void. The year saw many unfortunate and untimely demises that left the fraternity and fans shocked and numbed. From the legendary Dilip Kumar to the hugely popular and celebrated Sidharth Shukla, the inimitable Surekha Sikri to the ingenuous Amit Mistry, these celebrities will never be forgotten. All Pictures Courtesy: Mid-day Archives and Instagram 

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2021 was as tough as 2020 when it comes to loss and void. The year saw many unfortunate and untimely demises that left the fraternity and fans shocked and numbed. From the legendary Dilip Kumar to the hugely popular and celebrated Sidharth Shukla, the inimitable Surekha Sikri to the ingenuous Amit Mistry, these celebrities will never be forgotten. All Pictures Courtesy: Mid-day Archives and Instagram 

Shravan Rathod Shravan Rathod of the popular Nadeem-Shravan duo. Shravan breathed his last in Mumbai around 9.30 pm on April 22. The renowned composer succumbed to COVID-19. He was known for his melodious and memorable music and gave classics like Aashiqui, Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, Deewana, Saajan, Raja Hindustani, Dhadkan, Ek Rishta, and Andaaz. One of his last pieces of work was the 2009 David Dhawan directorial Do Knot Disturb.   

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Shravan Rathod Shravan Rathod of the popular Nadeem-Shravan duo. Shravan breathed his last in Mumbai around 9.30 pm on April 22. The renowned composer succumbed to COVID-19. He was known for his melodious and memorable music and gave classics like Aashiqui, Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin, Deewana, Saajan, Raja Hindustani, Dhadkan, Ek Rishta, and Andaaz. One of his last pieces of work was the 2009 David Dhawan directorial Do Knot Disturb.   

Dilip Kumar Veteran actor Dilip Kumar breathed his last on July 7 at Hinduja Hospital. He was 98. He passed away after a prolonged illness. His contribution to Hindi Cinema was for over five decades. His last film Qila released in 1998 after which he retired from acting. Tributes and condolences poured from all quarters and fields on the legend’s demise. He was known for classics like Ganga Jamuna, Deedar, Mughal-E-Azam, Kohinoor, Ram Aur Shyam. He also starred in some blockbusters like Shakti, Vidhata, Karma, and Saudagar in the later part of his iconic career.

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Dilip Kumar Veteran actor Dilip Kumar breathed his last on July 7 at Hinduja Hospital. He was 98. He passed away after a prolonged illness. His contribution to Hindi Cinema was for over five decades. His last film Qila released in 1998 after which he retired from acting. Tributes and condolences poured from all quarters and fields on the legend’s demise. He was known for classics like Ganga Jamuna, Deedar, Mughal-E-Azam, Kohinoor, Ram Aur Shyam. He also starred in some blockbusters like Shakti, Vidhata, Karma, and Saudagar in the later part of his iconic career.

Bikramjeet Kanwarpal Bikramjeet Kanwarpal passed away due to Covid-19 on May 1. He was 52. He was known for sharing screen space with Anil Kapoor in the show 24. He was also seen in films like Rocket Singh, Creature 3D, Grand Masti, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Chance Pe Dance, and many more.  

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Bikramjeet Kanwarpal Bikramjeet Kanwarpal passed away due to Covid-19 on May 1. He was 52. He was known for sharing screen space with Anil Kapoor in the show 24. He was also seen in films like Rocket Singh, Creature 3D, Grand Masti, Jab Tak Hai Jaan, Chance Pe Dance, and many more.  

Amit Mistry Amit Mistry passed away on April 23 following a cardiac arrest. He was in his mid-forties. The actor did memorable roles in films such as Kya Kehna, Ek Chalis Ki Last Local, 99, Shor In The City, Yamla Pagla Deewana, A Gentleman and the Amazon Prime series Bandish Bandits. He has also done a lot of TV shows like Shubh Mangal Savadhan, Saat Phero Ki Hera Pherie, Tenali Rama, Maddam Sir, and Yeh Duniya Hai Rangeen, among others. He was last seen in the film Bhoot Police. Mistry`s colleagues took to social media to share their condolences.

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Amit Mistry Amit Mistry passed away on April 23 following a cardiac arrest. He was in his mid-forties. The actor did memorable roles in films such as Kya Kehna, Ek Chalis Ki Last Local, 99, Shor In The City, Yamla Pagla Deewana, A Gentleman and the Amazon Prime series Bandish Bandits. He has also done a lot of TV shows like Shubh Mangal Savadhan, Saat Phero Ki Hera Pherie, Tenali Rama, Maddam Sir, and Yeh Duniya Hai Rangeen, among others. He was last seen in the film Bhoot Police. Mistry`s colleagues took to social media to share their condolences.

Anupam Shyam Veteran actor Anupam Shyam, who was known for his role in multiple television shows and films, passed away on August 8. He was 63. The actor, who was more recently known for his role of Thakur Sajjan Singh in the show "Mann Ki Pratigya 2" died due to multiple organ failure. In 2020, the actor was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and had started his dialysis. Cine And TV Artists Associated (CINTAA) had appealed on behalf of the actor to provide financial help. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had announced Rs 20 lakh assistance for the treatment of the actor. Bollywood actor Sonu Sood had also come forward for help.

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Anupam Shyam Veteran actor Anupam Shyam, who was known for his role in multiple television shows and films, passed away on August 8. He was 63. The actor, who was more recently known for his role of Thakur Sajjan Singh in the show "Mann Ki Pratigya 2" died due to multiple organ failure. In 2020, the actor was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and had started his dialysis. Cine And TV Artists Associated (CINTAA) had appealed on behalf of the actor to provide financial help. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had announced Rs 20 lakh assistance for the treatment of the actor. Bollywood actor Sonu Sood had also come forward for help.

Bramha Mishra The untimely demise of `Mirzapur` actor Bramha Mishra left everyone in a state of shock and grief. From fans to Bollywood celebrities, a lot of people mourned his death. According to Mumbai Police, Bramha Mishra, best known for portraying Lalit in the popular series `Mirzapur`, was found dead at his residence on December 2. 

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Bramha Mishra The untimely demise of `Mirzapur` actor Bramha Mishra left everyone in a state of shock and grief. From fans to Bollywood celebrities, a lot of people mourned his death. According to Mumbai Police, Bramha Mishra, best known for portraying Lalit in the popular series `Mirzapur`, was found dead at his residence on December 2. 

Rajiv Kapoor Rajiv Kapoor, the son of actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, died of a heart attack on February 9. The actor made his debut with the 1983 film Ek Jaan Hain Hum but rose to fame with his father’s film Ram Teri Ganga Maili two years later. In his career, he also dabbled with film production and direction. He directed his elder brother Rishi Kapoor in the 1996 film Prem Granth, which also starred Madhuri Dixit. 

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Rajiv Kapoor Rajiv Kapoor, the son of actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, died of a heart attack on February 9. The actor made his debut with the 1983 film Ek Jaan Hain Hum but rose to fame with his father’s film Ram Teri Ganga Maili two years later. In his career, he also dabbled with film production and direction. He directed his elder brother Rishi Kapoor in the 1996 film Prem Granth, which also starred Madhuri Dixit. 

Sidharth Shukla Sidharth Shukla died on September 2 after a heart attack. This was one of the most shocking and heartbreaking demises of 2021. Shukla’s popularity hit the roof after he participated in the reality show Bigg Boss in 2019 and his bond with Shehnaaz Gill became the talk of the town and also social media. The actress, in the honour of the late actor, released a song called Tu Yaheen Hai, to cherish all the fond memories she made with him.   

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Sidharth Shukla Sidharth Shukla died on September 2 after a heart attack. This was one of the most shocking and heartbreaking demises of 2021. Shukla’s popularity hit the roof after he participated in the reality show Bigg Boss in 2019 and his bond with Shehnaaz Gill became the talk of the town and also social media. The actress, in the honour of the late actor, released a song called Tu Yaheen Hai, to cherish all the fond memories she made with him.   

Raj Kaushal Filmmaker Raj Kaushal, who directed movies like `Shaadi Ka Laddoo and `Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi`, passed away on June 30 following a heart attack, family friend and actor Rohit Roy said. He was in his 50s. Kaushal was married to actor-TV presenter Mandira Bedi. The couple has two children, son Vir and daughter Tara. For the uninitiated, Mandira and Raj adopted Tara during the first wave of a pandemic outbreak. The duo was excited to share the news when their younger daughter accepted them as a family.

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Raj Kaushal Filmmaker Raj Kaushal, who directed movies like `Shaadi Ka Laddoo and `Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi`, passed away on June 30 following a heart attack, family friend and actor Rohit Roy said. He was in his 50s. Kaushal was married to actor-TV presenter Mandira Bedi. The couple has two children, son Vir and daughter Tara. For the uninitiated, Mandira and Raj adopted Tara during the first wave of a pandemic outbreak. The duo was excited to share the news when their younger daughter accepted them as a family.

Surekha Sikri National Award-winning actress Surekha Sikri passed away on July 16. The veteran actor died at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest, her agent told PTI. In a statement shared with the media, the agent said the actor had been suffering from complications arising from a second brain stroke. Sikri was born in Uttar Pradesh. Her father was in the Air Force and her mother was a teacher. She graduated from the National School of Drama (NSD) in 1971. A career that was across mediums -- theatre, films and television, she made her debut with the 1978 political drama film `Kissa Kursi Ka`. She is best known for her performances in `Tamas`, `Mammo`, `Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro`, `Zubeidaa`, `Badhaai Ho` and daily soap `Balika Vadhu`. She won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1989.

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Surekha Sikri National Award-winning actress Surekha Sikri passed away on July 16. The veteran actor died at the age of 75 following a cardiac arrest, her agent told PTI. In a statement shared with the media, the agent said the actor had been suffering from complications arising from a second brain stroke. Sikri was born in Uttar Pradesh. Her father was in the Air Force and her mother was a teacher. She graduated from the National School of Drama (NSD) in 1971. A career that was across mediums -- theatre, films and television, she made her debut with the 1978 political drama film `Kissa Kursi Ka`. She is best known for her performances in `Tamas`, `Mammo`, `Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro`, `Zubeidaa`, `Badhaai Ho` and daily soap `Balika Vadhu`. She won the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1989.

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