Bill Cunningham, the Canadian broadcast journalist who covered the Vietnam War for the CBC and helped name its flagship program, has died. He was 91. An obituary posted on Saturday said he passed away peacefully in Toronto on Jan. 31. A native of Yarmouth, N.S., Cunningham began working as a correspondent for the CBC in the mid-1950s. In … Read more
The sudden and tragic passing of Suhani Bhatnagar, renowned for her portrayal of young Babita Phogat in the acclaimed Bollywood film Dangal, has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. The young actress, aged only 19, succumbed to complications arising from fluid accumulation in her body, leaving her fans and colleagues in disbelief and mourning. Suhani … Read more
Indian actress Kavita Chaudhary, renowned for her iconic role as IPS officer Kalyani Singh in the popular Doordarshan serial Udaan, passed away at a hospital in Amritsar following a cardiac arrest on Thursday night. She was 67 years old. Chaudhary, also recognized for her portrayal of Lalita ji in the Surf detergent commercials during the … Read more
The death of actress and model Poonam Pandey on February 2nd sent shockwaves through the Indian entertainment industry. She was battling cervical cancer, the news confirmed by her team through an official statement on her Instagram handle. Fans, celebrities, and colleagues expressed their grief and shared their memories of the 32-year-old star. Poonam Pandey death: … Read more
Nerene Virgin, a former actor, public broadcaster, anti-racism advocate and educator also known for her trailblazing work, has died in Burlington, Ont., at age 77. Virgin, a sixth-generation Hamiltonian, was a teacher before gaining prominence for playing Jodie on the TVO children’s show Today’s Special in the 1980s. She was also host of the CTV public affairs show Eye on Toronto. In … Read more
Late classical singer Ustad Rashid Khan, who passed away on January 9, 2024, at age 55, was laid to rest in his hometown in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh. He was buried in Chote Sarkar graveyard, Badaun and his last rites were conducted with state honours. The late singer breathed his last in Kolkata. People around the … Read more
Ustaad Rashid Khan, the legendary name in the world of Hindustani classical music, passed away on January 9 after his long battle with prostate cancer. The legendary singer, belonging to the Rampur-Sahaswan Gharana, was reportedly admitted at a hospital in Kolkata owing to his ill health. Post the news of his demise, many celebrities from … Read more
The founder of Canadian men’s clothing retailer Harry Rosen Inc. has died at 92. Rosen opened his first made-to-measure menswear store on Parliament Street in Toronto in 1954 along with his brother Lou and ran the company for 51 years until his son, Larry Rosen, became chair and CEO in 2005. In a statement, Larry confirmed his father’s passing … Read more
Actress Lakshmika Sajeevan, who has predominantly worked in Malayalam films, passed away in Sharjah. The news of her demise has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Hailing from Palluruthy, she was the daughter of Sajeev and Limita and widely known for her performance in the short film Kakka. Kakka fame Lakshmika Sajeevan, 24, passes away … Read more
Renowned veteran actor Jr Mehmood, born Naeem Sayyed, succumbed to his battle with stage 4 cancer last night at the age of 67. The cinematic luminary breathed his last at his residence in Mumbai, leaving behind a legacy that spans over five illustrious decades in the Indian film industry. Jr Mehmood passes away at 67 … Read more
