Indian movie stars died in 2005
Here are 5 famous actresses from India died in 2005:
Parveen Babi
Parveen Babi (April 4, 1949 Junagadh-January 20, 2005 Juhu) also known as Parveen Wali Mohammad Khan Babi, Parvin Boby, Pravin Babi, poor man's Zeenat Aman, Parveen a Babi, Ms. Babi or The poor man's Zeenat Aman was an Indian actor and model.
Parveen Babi was one of the most successful actresses of her time and worked in several Bollywood films in the 1970s and 1980s such as Deewar, Amar Akbar Anthony, Namak Halaal, Kaalia, and many others. She was known for her stunning beauty, glamour, and versatility on-screen. Parveen Babi was also one of the few actresses who challenged the stereotypes of the Hindi film industry and portrayed strong and independent women characters in her films.
Besides acting, Parveen Babi was also active in modeling and was the first Indian actress to appear on the cover of Time magazine in 1976. She was also a philanthropist and supported several causes such as the rights of women and children.
Unfortunately, Parveen Babi suffered from depression and schizophrenia which led to her untimely demise at the age of 55. Despite her struggles, her contribution to Indian cinema and her impact on popular culture remains significant to this day.
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Jamuna Barua
Jamuna Barua (October 10, 1919 Agra-November 24, 2005 Kolkata) a.k.a. Jamuna Gupta or Jamuna was an Indian actor. She had three children, Deb Kumar Barua, Rajat Barua and Prasun Barua.
Jamuna Barua began her career in the film industry in the early 1930s and is known for her roles in Bengali and Assamese films. She was a popular actor in the industry during the 1940s and 1950s and worked with many renowned directors of the time. Some of her well-known films include Mukti, Abhijan, Jiban Trishna, and Mantramugdha.
Apart from acting, Jamuna Barua was also a trained classical singer and participated in various cultural programs. She was also an active member of the Indian People's Theater Association (IPTA) and National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW).
Jamuna Barua received several awards for her contribution to Indian cinema and culture, including the Padma Shri in 1999. She passed away in Kolkata in 2005 at the age of 86.
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Bhanumathi Ramakrishna
Bhanumathi Ramakrishna (September 7, 1925 Doddavaram-December 24, 2005 Chennai) also known as P. Bhanumathi, Bhanumathi, Paluvayi Bhanumathi, Dr. Paluvayi Bhanumathi Ramakrishna, Ashtavadhani, Paluvayi Bhanumathi Ramakrishna or Banumathi was an Indian singer, film director, actor, film producer, film score composer and writer. She had one child, Bharani Kumar.
Bhanumathi Ramakrishna made her acting debut at the age of 16 in the Telugu film Vara Vikrayam (1946), and went on to act in over 200 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi. She was known for her versatility as an actor, and also for her singing, having recorded over 4,000 songs in various languages.
In addition to her career in the film industry, Bhanumathi Ramakrishna was a trained classical singer and held a doctorate in music. She was the first female music director in India, with her debut film as composer being Chandirani (1953). She also wrote several books on music and poetry in Telugu and English.
Bhanumathi Ramakrishna was a recipient of numerous awards for her contributions to Indian cinema and music, including the Padma Bhushan in 2003. She passed away in 2005 at the age of 80.
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Mayoori
Mayoori (November 27, 1983 Kolkata-June 16, 2005 Chennai) a.k.a. Shalini or Mayuri was an Indian actor.
Mayoori began her acting career as a child artiste in the Malayalam film industry in the 1990s. She gained popularity with her lead role in the Malayalam film "Nakshatratharattu" in 1998. She went on to act in several Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu films before her untimely demise at the age of 21. Mayoori was known for her graceful and expressive performances and had won critical acclaim for her role in the Tamil film "Kaadhal Kondein" in 2003. She was also a trained classical dancer and had given stage performances across India. Mayoori's sudden death due to suicide shocked the industry and her fans alike. She remains a beloved actress in the hearts of Malayalam and Tamil cinema audiences.
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Tanguturi Suryakumari
Tanguturi Suryakumari (November 13, 1925 Rajahmundry-April 25, 2005 London) otherwise known as Surya Kumari, Tangutoori Suryakumari, T. Syryakumari, Suryakumari Elvin, Suryakumari Tangutoori, Tanguturi Surakumari, Surakumari Tanguturi, Surya Kumari Elvin, Prakasamma, Suri, Surya Kumari Elvin (Tanguturi), Tangutoori Surya Kumari or The Shirley Temple of India was an Indian actor, singer and dancer.
She started her career in films as a child artist in the 1939 film, "Vindhyarani". She went on to become a leading lady and acted in over 150 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi languages. Suryakumari was a proficient dancer and trained in Kathak, Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. She was known for her roles in films like "Malliswari", "Patala Bhairavi", "Mayabazar" and "Missamma". Suryakumari was also a playback singer and lent her voice to several popular songs. She was honored with the Kalaprapoorna award in 2001. After retiring from films, she settled in London with her husband and children.
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