Bollywood and Indian Entertainment Personalities Who Passed Away in 2022
The year 2022 saw the entertainment industry lose several beloved and influential figures, including celebrated singers, dancers, and actors. Here are some of the personalities who were remembered by fans that year.
1. Pandit Birju Maharaj
Renowned Kathak dancer, choreographer, and composer Pandit Birju Maharaj, born Brijmohan Mishra, passed away in Delhi on January 17, 2022. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Choreography in 2016 and was recognized with multiple National Film Awards for choreography over his career.
2. Bappi Lahiri
Legendary composer and singer Bappi Lahiri passed away on February 15, 2022. Known for his distinctive disco-influenced sound, he composed and sang widely popular songs, including “I Am a Disco Dancer.”
3. Lata Mangeshkar
One of the most celebrated voices in Indian film music, Lata Mangeshkar passed away on February 6, 2022, at the age of 92. Over her decades-long career, she received numerous honors, including a Special Lifetime Achievement Award at the Filmfare Awards.
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4. Raju Srivastava
Popular comedian and actor Raju Srivastava, known for his comedy performances on television and in film, passed away on September 21, 2022, at age 58, following a cardiac arrest suffered while exercising.
5. Sidhu Moose Wala
Indian Punjabi singer and rapper Sidhu Moose Wala was shot and killed in Punjab, India, on May 29, 2022, in an incident that drew widespread national attention and condemnation.
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6. KK (Krishna Kumar Kunnath)
Popular playback singer KK, known for hit songs including “Aankhon Mein Teri” and “Dil Ibaadat,” died in Kolkata after collapsing during a live concert, following what was reported as a suspected cardiac arrest. He recorded songs across several Indian languages over his career.
7. Vikram Gokhale
Veteran actor Vikram Gokhale, known for his work across Indian television and film, including “Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam,” passed away in late 2022.
8. Tunisha Sharma
Young television actress Tunisha Sharma died in December 2022 while on the set of the drama serial “Ali Baba: Dastaan-e-Kabul,” in what was reported as a death by suicide. Her death drew widespread grief and renewed conversation across the industry about mental health support for young performers.
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