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'India Lost A Musical Icon': PM Modi, Others Mourn Veteran Singer S Janaki's Death
President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi and several leaders paid tribute to legendary playback singer S Janaki, who passed away at the age of 88.
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Legit.ng
· Jun 24, 2026
Singer passes away suddenly after tribute to late dad on Father's Day
The music industry mourned the sudden death of singer Tariq Tafu, who passed away shortly after honouring his late father online. Tributes poured in from fans.
India TV News
· Jun 24, 2026
Arvind Vekaria, veteran Gujarati actor and TMKOC actor Tanmay Vekaria's father, dies
Veteran Gujarati actor and theatre personality Arvind Vekaria, the father of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actor Tanmay Vekaria (who played the role of Bagha), has passed away. A respected figure in Gujarati theatre, Arvind built a long and admired career as an actor and director, earning recognition for his contribution to the performing arts.
UrduPoint
· Jul 8, 2026
Keeping Pakistan's Musical Heritage Alive: Basit Naeemi's Enduring Journey
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Iran Herald
· Jun 29, 2026
Bihar Governor, MoS Margherita to represent India at funeral ceremony of Ali Khamenei in Iran
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Bihar Governor Lieutenant General (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will represent India at the funeral ceremony of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei next month, Iranian sources said. Khamenei was killed in the US-Israeli strikes on February 28. According to the Iranian sources, the two dignitari
Variety
· Jun 27, 2026
K. Bhagyaraj, Prolific Tamil Cinema Writer-Director-Actor, Dies at 73
K. Bhagyaraj, the writer-director-actor widely regarded as one of Tamil-language cinema’s defining creative figures, died Saturday in Chennai following a cardiac arrest. He was 73. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, former actor C. Joseph Vijay, announced that Bhagyaraj’s final rites would be conducted with full state honors, describing his passing as an irreparable loss to Tamil []
The Rising Nepal
· Jun 24, 2026
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By A Staff Reporter, Kathmandu. June 24: Singer Bidhan Shrestha will be performing at the music programme being organise...
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Related coverage for "'India Lost A Musical Icon': PM Modi, Others Mourn Veteran Singer S Janaki's Death": Legit.ng — Singer passes away suddenly after tribute to late dad on Father's Day. India TV News — Arvind Vekaria, veteran Gujarati actor and TMKOC actor Tanmay Vekaria's father, dies. UrduPoint — Keeping Pakistan's Musical Heritage Alive: Basit Naeemi's Enduring Journey. Iran Herald — Bihar Governor, MoS Margherita to represent India at funeral ceremony of Ali Khamenei in Iran . Variety — K. Bhagyaraj, Prolific Tamil Cinema Writer-Director-Actor, Dies at 73. The Rising Nepal — Singer Bidhan Shrestha returns to Paleti after nine years