Check Out Which Bollywood Actor Died Today

The past three years have been marked by the untimely deaths of several prominent Bollywood celebrities, leaving a deep impact on their fans. Despite hoping for a brighter future in 2023, we cannot alter the natural cycle of life and death. 

This year, we have bid farewell to many beloved personalities, who were cherished by people across the globe. Although they have left us, their memories will continue to live on. As a tribute to these departed souls, let's take a moment to remember the famous Indian celebrities who passed away in 2023.

Bollywood Actors Died in 2023

These are the bollywood actors who are died in 2023 

K. Viswanath (Actor, Writer, Director) (DOB: February 19, 1930, DOD: February 2, 2023) 

K. Viswanath, a renowned Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor, passed away on February 2, 2023, at his Hyderabad residence at the age of 92. He was suffering from age-related health issues. Viswanath directed over 50 films in Telugu and Hindi and is widely regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in Indian cinema. He began his career in the film industry as a radiographer in Telugu movies and made his directorial debut with Vanakesari in 1960. Some of his notable directorial works in Telugu include O Seeta Katha (1974), Jeevana Jyothi (1975), Sankarabharanam (1980), Sagara Sangamam (1983), Swathi Muthyam (1986), Swayam Krushi (1987), and Sutradharulu (1990).

He also directed several memorable Hindi films, such as Sargam (1979), Kaamchor (1982), Shubh Kaamna (1983), Jaag Utha Insan (1984), Sur Sangam (1985), Sanjog (1985), Eeshwar (1989), and Sangeet (1992). 

Viswanath received numerous accolades for his contributions to the film industry, including five National Film Awards, seven state Nandi Awards, ten Filmfare Awards South, and a Filmfare Award in Hindi. He was honored with the Padma Shri in 1992 and the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2017. He is survived by his wife and four children.

Sunil Babu (Production Designer) was born in 1972 and died on January 5, 2023.

Sunil Babu, a renowned art director and production designer, passed away on January 5th, 2023 in Ernakulam, Kerala due to a cardiac arrest. He was born in Pathanamthitta, Kerala in 1972 and had a promising career in the film industry, working across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Bollywood movies.

Sunil Babu started his film career by assisting the esteemed production designer, Sabu Cyril, before becoming an independent production designer for Malayalam films such as Ananthabhadram, Bangalore Days, Kayamkulam Kochunni, Pazhassiraja, Urumi, Chotta Mumbai, Premam, Notebook, and Sita Ramam. His exceptional work on Ananthabhadram won him the Kerala State Film Award for Best Art Director in 2005.

Apart from Malayalam movies, Sunil Babu also lent his artistic vision to several Hindi films, including Tahaan, Ghajini, Paa, I.D., Special 26, Ramaiya Vastavaiya, Singh Is Bliing, M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, and Operation Romeo. Throughout his career, Sunil Babu showcased his impeccable talent and left an indelible mark on the film industry.

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Peter Pereira (Cinematographer) (born 1929; died January 10, 2023)

Peter Pereira, a professional cinematographer and special effects specialist, died on January 10th, 2023 in Mumbai at the age of 93 from age-related health difficulties. He began his journey in Bollywood as an apprentice in filmmaker Homi Wadia's Basant Studio and went on to become a prolific lensman.

Peter Pereira's first independent project as a cameraman was the 1963 film Parasmani, following which he worked on several blockbuster movies like Sachaa Jhutha (1970), Amar Akbar Anthony (1977), Yaarana (1981), Mr. India (1987), Shahenshah (1988), Ajooba (1991), and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996), among others.

Throughout his illustrious career, Peter Pereira showcased his exceptional talent and contributed to the growth of Indian cinema. His legacy as a celebrated cinematographer and special effects provider will always be remembered in the film industry.

Nazim Hassan Rizvi (Producer) (Birthdate: 1952, Death Date: 06 February 2023)

Nazim Hassan Rizvi, a controversial Bollywood producer, passed away on February 6th, 2023 in Mumbai, while undergoing treatment for an undisclosed ailment at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. He was born in 1952 and was primarily known for producing the Salman Khan starrer Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001), which was directed by Abbas-Mustan.

Before the release of the film, Nazim Hassan Rizvi was arrested in 2000 due to his alleged links with the underworld, following which he was sentenced to six years of imprisonment. He began his Bollywood career as a producer in 1991 with the film Majboor Ladki, which was followed by Apaatkaal (1993), Angaar Vadee (1998), and Undertrial (2007), and Hello Hum Lallan Bol Rahe Hain (2010), among others. 

Additionally, he also wrote scripts for movies like Undertrial and Qasam Se Qasam Se and directed the Marathi film Laden Aala Re Aala (2017).

Despite the controversies surrounding him, Nazim Hassan Rizvi made a significant contribution to the Indian film industry as a producer, writer, and director.

Salim Durani (Actor) was born on December 11, 1934 and died on April 2, 2023.

Salim Durani, a veteran cricketer and actor, passed away on 02 April 2023 in Jamnagar, Gujarat at the age of 88. He had been battling cancer for some time and had undergone a proximal femoral nail surgery in January 2023 after fracturing his thigh bone. 

Born in Kabul, Afghanistan, Salim Durani played 29 Test matches for India from 1960 to 1973 and is remembered for being the hero of India's series victory against England in 1961–62 and India's maiden victory against the West Indies at Port of Spain in 1971. 

He had acted in only one Hindi movie, Charitra (1973), opposite Parveen Babi. Salim Durani was also the first cricketer to receive the Arjuna Award.

Bollywood Actresses Died in 2023

These are the bollywood actresses who are died in 2023 

Jamuna (Actress) (Date of birth - 30 August 1936, Date of Death : 27 January 2023)

Veteran actress, director and politician Jamuna passed away at the age of 86 at her home in Hyderabad due to age-related issues on 27 January 2023. Jana Bai, born in Hampi, Karnataka in 1936, made her acting debut at the age of 16 in Garikapati Rajarao's Telugu film Puttillu in 1953. 

She gained recognition for her role in L. V. Prasad's Telugu hit Missamma in 1955, and went on to appear in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films until 1990. She made her Bollywood debut in 1957 with Miss Mary, and later gained fame for her role in the 1967 hit film Milan, a remake of her Telugu hit Mooga Manasulu (1964), for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. 

She appeared in several popular films, including Hamrahi (1963), Beti Bete (1964), Rishte Naate (1965), Dulhan (1975), Naukar Biwi Ka (1983), and Raaj Tilak (1984). She also served as a member of parliament from the Rajahmundry constituency in the 9th Lok Sabha (1989–1991). She is survived by her son Vamsee Juluri and daughter Sravanthi.

Vani Jairam (Playback Singer) (born November 30, 1945; died February 4, 2023)

Renowned playback singer Vani Jairam passed away on 04 February 2023 at her Chennai residence after sustaining an injury to her forehead. Born as Kalaivani in 1945 in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, Vani Jairam lent her melodious voice to over 10,000 songs in various languages including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Bhojpuri, and Marathi. 

She was the recipient of numerous state and national awards, including the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (South), for her contributions to South Indian film music. She collaborated with many famous music directors and sang for leading actresses of her time. 

In Bollywood, she gained recognition with the iconic song ‘Bole Re Papihara’ from Guddi (1971) and went on to lend her voice to movies like Pakeezah (1972), Chhalia (1973), Ek Mutthi Aasman (1973), Parinay (1974), Khoon Ka Badla Khoon (1978), Meera (1979), among others.

Lalitha Lajmi (Actress, Artist) was born on October 17, 1932 and died on February 13, 2023.

Lalitha Lajmi, a renowned Indian painter and actress, passed away on 13 February 2023 at the age of 90 due to age-related issues. Born in Kolkata in 1932, Lajmi was a self-taught artist who started painting in the early 1960s and had several national and international art exhibitions over the span of five decades. 

She was the younger sister of late actor and filmmaker Guru Dutt and Atma Ram and the mother of filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi. Lajmi appeared in a cameo role in Aamir Khan's 2007 film Taare Zameen Par and also worked as a graphics artist in Aghaat (1985).

Bela Bose (Actress) (born January 1, 1943; died February 20, 2023)

Bela Bose, a veteran Bollywood actress and classical dancer, passed away on 20 February 2023 in Mumbai due to age-related issues. Along with Helen and Aruna Irani, the 80-year-old actress was a well-known dancer in the late 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Trained in classical Manipuri dance form, Bela Bose worked in the industry for over three decades, featuring in over 200 Hindi and regional Indian films.

She began her career as a background dancer in films such as Bhagam Bhag, C.I.D., Shirin Farhad, Dulhan, and Black Cat at the age of 14 before obtaining attention as an actress. She went on to feature in popular films like Main Nashe Mein Hoon (1959), Sautela Bhai (1962), Hawa Mahal (1962), Professor (1962), and Amrapali (1966), Shikar (1968), Jeene Ki Raah (1969), Yeh Gulistan Hamara (1972), and Jai Santoshi Maa (1975).

Bela Bose was also trained in classical Manipuri dance form and was known for her impeccable dancing skills. Her son, daughter, and grandchild survive her marriage to Bollywood actor Ashish Kumar.

Uttara Baokar (Actress) (born August 5, 1944; died April 12, 2023)

Uttara Baokar, a veteran theater, film, and television actress, died on April 12, 2023, at the age of 79, following a protracted illness. Uttara Baokar was known for her work in Marathi as well as Hindi films.

She began her acting career in Govind Nihalani’s TV series Tamas in 1988 and Shyam Benegal’s Yatra. Uttara Baokar's notable roles in Hindi films include Ek Din Achanak, Sardari Begum, Thakshak, Humko Deewana Kar Gaye, Dor, Aaja Nachle, 8x10 Tasveer, and Ekkees Toppon Ki Salaami, among others. She was honored with the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Mrinal Sen's Ek Din Achanak. Uttara Baokar is survived by her brother, sister, sister-in-law, and nephew.