Sridevi to Kavi Kumar Azad: Celebrities who passed away in 2018

2018 was not a good year for Indian cinema and TV industry alike. We lost several legendary actors, actresses and directors in this year. Right from the shocking and tragic death of Bollywood beauty Sridevi to popular TV actor Kavi Kumar Azad, 2018 was really a year of farewells that left us with an unexpected void that can ever be filled. As the year 2018 is nearing its end, let’s have a look at the celebrities who passed away in 2018.

Sridevi

Legendary actress Sridevi’s sudden demise on February 24 left the entire nation shocked. The Mom actress reportedly died due to accidental drowning in her hotel bathtub in Dubai, where she had gone to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah’s wedding. She will be last seen in a cameo role in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Zero, which will release on December 21.

Mohammed Aziz

Popular veteran playback singer Mohammed Aziz died on November 27 after suffering from heart attack. The superhit singer, known for his best works in Bollywood, Bengali and Odia film industries, had just returned from Kolkata after performing in a show.

Tulsi Ramsay

Horror King Tulsi Ramsay died on 14 December in Mumbai after complaining of chest pains. Ramsay had last directed 1993’s Zee Horror Show, which became one of the flagship products of the channel.

Kavi Kumar Azad

TV Actor Kavi Kumar Azaad, known for playing the character of Dr Hansraj Hathi on popular sitcom Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma, passed away on July 9 after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Nandamuri Harikrishna

Nandamuri Harikrishna, NTR’s son and Telugu actor, passed away in a horrific car accident on August 29. Harikrishna was the fourth son of NT Rama Rao and the brother-in-law of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. His son Tarak, known as NT Rama Rao Junior, is a popular actor in Telugu cinema.​

Kalpana Lajmi

Fearless filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi passed away on 23 September in Mumbai after suffering from kidney ailment.

Alyque Padamsee

The popular theatre personality and advertising doyen Alyque Padamsee breathed his last in Mumbai on November 17 after battling health issues. Padamsee's name is synonymous with some iconic ads in India, including Hamara Bajaj, Liril Girl under waterfall, MRF and Lalitaji for Sirf.

Nitin Bali

Popular nineties singer Nitin Bali died on October 9 due to a fatal road accident in Mumbai. He was 47.

Karunanidhi

DMK’s Chief M Karunanidhi also fondly known as Kalaignar breathed his last August 7. He is also known for his unparalleled contribution towards Tamil film industry.

Rita Bhaduri

Popular TV and film actress Rita Bhaduri passes away on July 17 after suffering from kidney ailment. The actress' ongoing show, Star Bharat's "Nimki Mukhiya", saw her as grandmother Imarti Devi. 

Geeta Kapoor

Pakeezah actress Geeta Kapoor​ died in a Mumbai old age home on May 26.