They entertained (and enriched) us over the decades with their powerful talent and touched our souls. Even though they aren’t among us today, their memories will always stay with us forever.
After all, legends live on forever. Take a look at the legends we lost in 2014.
Suchitra Sen – The Doyen of Bengali cinema
Born: 6 April, 1931
Died: 17 January, 2014
The legendary – and fiercely reclusive – Suchitra Sen suffered a massive heart attack and passed away at the age of 82 at a hospital in Kolkata. Suchitra has been a part of several memorable Hindi films like Devdas and Aandhi. She was the doyen of Bengali cinema. Though she had a huge fan following, she hardly ever made any public appearances.
Nanda – Yesteryears Bollywood Queen
Born: 8 January, 1939
Died: 25 March, 2014
The veteran actress was 75 and passed away due to natural consequences. Nanda has to her credit some of the most memorable performances like Hum Dono, Train and Jab Jab Phool Khile. She made a hit pair with the reigning superstar Rajesh Khanna, Jeetendra and Shashi Kapoor.
Zohra Sehgal – The Grand Old Lady of Hindi Cinema
Born: 27 April, 1912
Died: 10 July, 2014
Zohra Sehgal lived till 102 before she succumbed to a cardiac arrest. Her last onscreen performance was of a grandmother in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya in 2007. In 2012, Zohra Sehgal had celebrated her 100th birthday with great enthusiasm.
Sadashiv Amrapurkar – The ‘Maharani’
Born: 11 May, 1950
Died: 3 November, 2014
Popular Marathi actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar passed away at the age of 64 at Kokilaben Ambani hospital in Mumbai. In his illustrious acting career, Sadashiv Amrapurkar played several iconic roles, the most popular one being Maharani in Mahesh Bhatt’s Sadak and several other memorable ones like Ardh Satya and Aankhen.
Ravi Chopra – The Chopra Scion
Born: 27 September, 1946
Died: 12 November, 2014
After battling illness for several years, Bollywood’s respected and beloved filmmaker, Ravi Chopra, breathed his last on November 12 at the Breach Candy hospital, Mumbai. Mr Chopra, who died due to lung infection, was 68. He’s known for directing the epic television series, Mahabharat and has directed memorable Bollywood films including Zameer (1975), The Burning Train (1980), Mazdoor (1983), Dahleez (1986), Baghban (2003) and his last film Baabul featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Salman Khan and Rani Mukerji. Ravi was the nephew of Yash Chopra.
Deven Varma – A Generation Remembers its Essential Funny-Man
Born: 23 October, 1937
Died 2 December, 2014
Veteran actor Deven Varma started his career in the B&W era and played memorable roles in his four decade long career. He passed away on December 2 early morning after succumbing to a heart attack and kidney failure in Pune. The 77-year-old was married to Ashok Kumar’s daughter Rupa Ganguly. Deven has been a part of several memorable films like Angoor, Bemisal, Judaai, Dil To Paagal Hai and Andaz Apna Apna among several others.
Sitara Devi – Kathak legend
Born: 8 November, 1920
Died: 25 November, 2014
Renowned Kathak dancer Sitara Devi died in Mumbai after prolonged illness at the age of 94. The legendary dancer was on ventilator and her condition was serious while she was admitted to Jaslok hospital.
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