Indian movie stars died in 2005
Here are 13 famous actors from India died in 2005:
Amrish Puri
Amrish Puri (June 22, 1932 Lahore-January 12, 2005 Mumbai) a.k.a. Amrish Lal Puri, Amrish Singh Puri, Mogambo, Mola Ram or Amrish Lal Singh Puri was an Indian actor, voice actor and playback singer. He had two children, Rajiv Puri and Namrata Puri.
Amrish Puri was best known for his roles as a villain in Bollywood films, including iconic performances in films such as Mr. India, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Karan Arjun, and many others. He started his acting career in 1971 with a Marathi film called "Reshamgaath", and later appeared in Hindi cinema in 1978 in the film "Hum Paanch". He was also recognized globally for his role as Mola Ram in the Hollywood film "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom".
In addition to his acting career, Puri lent his voice to several animated films, including the Hindi dubbed version of Disney's "The Lion King" as the villain Scar. Puri was also an accomplished stage actor, having performed in various plays, including "Merchant of Venice", "Tuglaq", and "Dear Liar", among others.
Puri was awarded the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge in 1996, and was posthumously awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, in 2005. His legacy continues to live on in the Indian film industry and beyond, with many of his famous dialogues and characters remaining popular to this day.
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Sunil Dutt
Sunil Dutt (June 6, 1929 Jhelum-May 25, 2005 Bandra) also known as Dutt Sahab, Mr. Sunil Dutt, Balraj Dutt, Dutt or Balraj Singh Dutt was an Indian politician, actor, film producer and film director. His children are called Sanjay Dutt, Priya Dutt and Namrata Dutt.
Sunil Dutt began his career in Bollywood with the film Railway Platform in 1955 and went on to star in a number of successful movies such as Mother India, Mujhe Jeene Do, and Padosan. He later turned to producing and directing films, and his directorial debut, Yaadein, was a critically acclaimed movie. In addition to his film career, Dutt was also involved in politics and was elected as a Member of Parliament for the Indian National Congress party. He was known for his philanthropy and social work, and established the Nargis Dutt Memorial Cancer Foundation in memory of his wife, who passed away from cancer. Sunil Dutt was also a recipient of several awards, including the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan. He passed away in 2005 due to a heart attack.
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Ismail Merchant
Ismail Merchant (December 25, 1936 Mumbai-May 25, 2005 City of Westminster) also known as Ismail Noormohamed Abdul Rehman was an Indian film director, film producer, actor, author and screenwriter.
He is best known for his collaboration with director James Ivory, with whom he formed a production company called Merchant Ivory Productions. Together, they produced several critically acclaimed films such as "A Room with a View", "Howards End", "The Remains of the Day", and "The Bostonians". Merchant received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career and was recognized for his contribution to the film industry. In addition to his work in film, he also authored books and played minor roles in a few of his productions. He passed away in London at the age of 68 due to complications following abdominal surgery.
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Gemini Ganesan
Gemini Ganesan (November 17, 1920 Pudukkottai-March 22, 2005 Chennai) also known as Ramaswamy Ganesan, Kadhal Mannan King of Romance, Ganesh, Gemini Ganesh, Ganeshan, Kadhal Mannan (King of Romance), Gemini Mama, Saambaar, Kadhal Mannan, King of Romance, Ganapathi Subramania Sarma, Ganapati Subramanian Sarma, "Gemini" Ganesan, "King of Romance", Gemini Ganeshan, Sambar or Ganapathi Subramania was an Indian actor and teacher. His children are called Rekha, Jaya Shreedhar, Radha Usman Syed, Narayani Ganesh, Revathi Swaminathan, Kamala Selvaraj, Sathish Kumaar Ganesan and Vijaya Chamundeswari.
Born in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India, Gemini Ganesan started his career as a casting director in the film industry. He made his acting debut in the year 1947 with the Tamil film Miss Malini. He went on to act in over 200 movies in a career spanning five decades. Known for his charming personality and good looks, Gemini Ganesan was often referred to as the "Kadhal Mannan" or "King of Romance". He was married to four women, including the actress Savitri, with whom he had a daughter, actress Rekha. Aside from acting, he was also a trained Carnatic singer and a theater artist. Gemini Ganesan was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in the year 1971 for his contribution to Indian cinema. He passed away in Chennai at the age of 84 due to multiple organ failure.
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Colin Pal
Colin Pal (November 27, 2014-August 30, 2005 Mumbai) also known as Collin Pal, Collin Paul or Colin Paul was an Indian actor.
He was born in Mumbai and started his career in the film industry in the 1950s. He appeared in over 200 films in a career spanning four decades. Pal was popular for his roles in Hindi films and was known for his charming personality and impeccable comic timing. He was also a prolific stage actor and appeared in numerous plays in Mumbai and other cities. Pal was recognized for his contributions to the Indian film industry and was the recipient of several awards, including the Filmfare Best Comedian Award for his performance in the film "Gol Maal". He passed away in 2005 at the age of 90.
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O. Madhavan
O. Madhavan (November 27, 2014 Chunakkara-August 19, 2005) was an Indian actor and theatre director. He had one child, Mukesh.
O. Madhavan was born in Chunakkara, in the Indian state of Kerala. He started his career in the film and theatre industry in the 1950s. He is known for his roles in acclaimed Malayalam films such as Chemmeen, Anubhavangal Paalichakal, and Nirmalyam. He was also an accomplished director and directed plays in both Malayalam and English.
In addition to his work in film and theatre, O. Madhavan was also actively involved in social and political causes. He was a member of the Communist Party of India and was actively involved in the Kerala People's Arts Club (KPAC), a left-wing cultural organization.
O. Madhavan passed away on August 19, 2005, at the age of 84. He will always be remembered as a versatile actor and a committed cultural and social activist.
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Mahipal
Mahipal (November 11, 1919 Jodhpur-May 15, 2005 Mumbai) also known as Mahipal Singh was an Indian actor.
He started his career in Bollywood in the early 1950s and appeared in over 100 films. Mahipal was known for his roles in mythological films, such as 'Mughal-e-Azam', 'Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje', and 'Raja Harishchandra'. He was also a trained classical singer and his melodious voice was used in many of his films. In addition to acting, he also worked as a producer and director, and made his directorial debut with the film 'Aankh Micholi' in 1972. Mahipal was honored with the prestigious Padma Shri award in 1998 for his contribution to Indian cinema.
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Kalamandalam Haridas
Kalamandalam Haridas (September 15, 1946 Aluva-September 17, 2005 Thiruvananthapuram) otherwise known as Venmani Haridas was an Indian singer, actor and musician. He had two children, Sharath and Harith Haridas.
Haridas was known for his contribution to Indian classical music, particularly Carnatic music, and was a respected teacher of music. He was a disciple of Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar and had also received training from other renowned musicians like Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer and T. M. Thiagarajan. Haridas had performed extensively in India and abroad and had received several awards for his contributions to music. He was also a talented actor and had acted in a few Malayalam movies, including the critically acclaimed film Vidheyan directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan. His sudden demise in 2005 was a great loss to the world of Indian classical music.
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Sakshi Ranga Rao
Sakshi Ranga Rao (September 15, 1942 Gudivada-June 27, 2005 Chennai) also known as Rangavajhula Ranga Rao, Sakshi Rangarao or Saakshi Ranga Rao was an Indian actor. His child is called Saakshi Siva.
Sakshi Ranga Rao was a well-known Telugu actor who appeared in over 500 films throughout his career. He began his acting career in the 1960s and quickly became a sought after character actor. He was known for his versatile acting skills and his ability to portray a wide range of characters on-screen.
Apart from his work in Telugu cinema, Sakshi Ranga Rao also acted in several Tamil and Kannada films. Some of his notable films include "Mayabazaar", "Jagadeka Veeruni Katha", "Tiger" and "Muthyala Muggu" among others.
Sakshi Ranga Rao was also a trained classical singer and his performances in several films were highly appreciated by audiences. He was known for his philanthropic work and was actively involved in various charitable organizations.
He passed away in 2005 due to heart-related issues, leaving behind a legacy in the Indian film industry that will continue to be celebrated for years to come.
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Sudhir Joshi
Sudhir Joshi (November 27, 2014 Dadar-December 14, 2005 Mumbai) was an Indian actor and comedian.
He started his career in Marathi theater and then moved on to work in Marathi and Hindi films. Sudhir Joshi became a household name in the 80s and 90s for his comedic timing and acting skills. He worked in popular Marathi films such as “Gupchup Gupchup”, “Iye Marathiche Nagari” and “Jatra”, and in Hindi films such as “Zapatlela”, “Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya” and “Vallarasu”. In addition to acting in films, he also acted in Marathi television serials like “Hasa Chakat Fu” and “Fu Bai Fu”. He received several awards for his contribution to Marathi cinema, including the Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Comedian. Despite his success, Sudhir Joshi was known for his humility and down-to-earth personality.
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C. I. Paul
C. I. Paul (November 27, 2014 Thrissur-December 14, 2005 Thrissur) was an Indian actor.
He began his career in the film industry as a stunt double and gradually transitioned to acting. He appeared in over 300 films in his career and was admired for his versatility in portraying various character roles. Along with acting, he was also a trained martial artist and performed his own stunts in many films. He won several awards for his performances, including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor. He was fondly known as "Kerala's Bruce Lee" due to his proficiency in martial arts. Apart from his contributions to the film industry, he was also involved in philanthropic activities and worked towards the betterment of the society.
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Raveendran
Raveendran (November 9, 1941 Kulathupuzha-March 3, 2005 Chennai) also known as Ravindran, Kulathupuzha Ravi, Raveendran Master, Ravi, M. Raveendran or Kulathoopuzha Ravi was an Indian film score composer, singer, actor, playback singer, music director and composer. He had three children, Naveen Madhav, Sajan Madhav and Rajan Madhav.
Raveendran started his career as a music composer in 1979 with the Malayalam movie "Raktham" and went on to compose music for more than 150 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada languages. Some of his most famous works include the soundtracks for the Malayalam films "Devasuram", "Sargam", and "Bharatham". He received several awards during his career, including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Music Director four times, and the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for the film "Bharatham" in 1991. Raveendran was also known for his soulful voice and had sung many songs for his own compositions. He passed away at the age of 63 due to a heart attack in Chennai.
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T.K. Balachandran
T.K. Balachandran (February 2, 1928-December 15, 2005 Thiruvananthapuram) a.k.a. T. K. Balachandran was an Indian actor, writer and screenwriter. He had two children, Vasanth Balachandran and Vinod Balachandran.
T.K. Balachandran started his career in acting in the 1950s and went on to become a prominent figure in the Malayalam film industry. He acted in over 300 films in his career spanning almost five decades. He was known for his versatility and had a perfect blend of comic timing and serious acting.
Apart from acting, T.K. Balachandran was also a well-known writer and screenwriter. He has written for various Malayalam magazines and newspapers. He wrote the screenplay for many films, including the critically acclaimed 'Kodiyettam'.
T.K. Balachandran was honored with many awards during his lifetime, including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the movie 'Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha'.
T.K. Balachandran was known for his philanthropic work and was involved in various social causes. He was also a member of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi and served as its president from 2002 to 2004. He passed away in 2005 at the age of 77, leaving behind a rich legacy in the Malayalam film industry.
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