Indian movie stars died at 25
Here are 2 famous actresses from India died at 25:
Jiah Khan
Jiah Khan (February 20, 1988 New York City-June 3, 2013 Juhu) also known as Nafisa Khan or Jiah Nafisa Khan was an Indian actor and model.
She died in hanging.
Jiah Khan began her acting career in Bollywood with the film "Nishabd" opposite Amitabh Bachchan in 2007. She later acted in films like "Ghajini," "Housefull," and "Chashme Baddoor." Jiah was also a trained classical dancer and had performed in various stage shows. In addition to acting, Jiah was also a talented singer and had written a few poems and scripts. Her death in 2013 came as a shock to the industry, and her family has been fighting for justice ever since, as they believed that she was driven to suicide due to harassment and abuse by her then-boyfriend.
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Arundhati Devi
Arundhati Devi (April 5, 2015 Barisal-April 5, 1990) otherwise known as Arundhati Guha Thakurta, Arundhati, Arundhati Debi, Arundhati Mukherjee or Arundhati Mukhopadhyay was an Indian film director, actor, screenwriter, film producer, film score composer and costume designer. She had one child, Anindya Sinha.
Arundhati Devi began her acting career in 1941 with the Bengali film, "Phera". She acted in several other Bengali films like "Chhobi", "Jighansa", and "Rakter Swad". She also acted in a few Hindi films like "Door Gagan Ki Chhaon Mein" and "Anurag". She was known for her versatile acting skills and has won several awards for her performances.
In the 1960s, Arundhati Devi turned towards directing and produced and directed the Bengali film "Kanchenjungha". The film is considered to be a masterpiece and was praised for its realistic portrayal of human emotions. Arundhati Devi went on to direct other notable films like "Pratidwandi", "Ghare-Baire", and "Shakha Proshakha".
Apart from filmmaking, Arundhati Devi was also actively involved in social and political issues. She was a member of the Communist Party of India and used her films to highlight social inequalities and issues faced by women. She was also a vocal advocate for women's rights and played a key role in raising awareness about the importance of education for girls.
Arundhati Devi's contributions to Indian cinema have been widely recognized and she has won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Bengali for "Ghare-Baire". She was also awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1973 for her contributions to the arts.
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