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Celebs who died in poverty
Last updated on - Dec 10, 2014
Here's a look at the superstars who went penniless and died broke.
Here's a look at the superstars who went penniless and died broke.Read Less
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Composer Ajit Varman passed away after a brief illness at a hospital in Mumbai on December 15, 2016. The end came amid deprivation even as neighbours tried in vain to raise money from the film industry for his welfare. (Photo: Twitter)
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Ajit Varman
Vimi made her debut in B.R. Chopra's Hamraaz in 1967 and rose to stardom in quick time. However, after her separation with husband Shiv Agarwal, things took turn for worse and Vimi was left with no money or emotional support. She spent her last few days in the general ward of Nanavati Hospital. She was in her thirties when she died in 1977. The world was shocked to know that her body was taken for cremation on a chanawalla's thela.
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The famous actor Achala Sachdev died a painful death in Pune after she was totally ignored by her US-based son and Pune-based daughter.
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Achala Sachdev
Veteran actor AK Hangal faced a major financial crisis after his successful stint in Bollywood. During his last years, he was event unable to even pay his medical bills despite help from the film fraternity. He died in 2012.
Veteran actor AK Hangal faced a major financial crisis after his successful stint in Bollywood. Apparently, during his last years, he was unable to pay his medical bills and passed away 2012. (BCCL)
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AK Hangal
Meena Kumari, who is also known as the 'tragedy queen' of Indian cinema, shot to fame in the early fifties with the release of Baiju Bawra and went on to do some historic films. However, in her personal life, she battled with alcoholism, which led to her demise in 1972. Reportedly, her family sold off her bungalow to pay her medical bills.
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Bharat Bhushan was some of the first few actors in the country who defined stardom. He had loads of money but he lost all of it to gambling. Things got so worse that he had to live in a chawl during the last days of his life.
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Bharat Bhushan
During his peak time, Bhagwan Dada had a lavish lifestyle. He owned bungalows, fleet of cars and had lots of followers. However, during his last days he had no money left and nobody at his bedside.
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Bhagwan Dada
Major Dhyan Chand's contribution to the field of team hockey goes beyond words. He helped India win three gold medals in the Olympics held in 1928, 1932 and 1936. He died penniless in 1979, uncared for in a hospital, receiving a meagre pension.
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Major Dhyan Chand
Sources from the hospital confirmed the news and said: "Yes. Jagdish Mali passed away today morning."
One of the renowned photographers in Bollywood, Jagdish Mali was found on the roads of Mumbai with no clothes and no shelter in a very horrifying state days before his death. He passed away in 2013. (BCCL)
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Jagdish Mali
Milkha Singh was beaten by Makhan Singh at the 1962 National Games in Calcutta. He won gold and silver at the 1962 Asian Games as well as 16 medals at the National Games. But after losing a leg in an accident, his life went on a downward spiral. He died in utter poverty in 2002 and his wife has since been forced to pawn all his medals.
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Makhan Singh
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