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PERSONS IN NEWS - April 2021

Apr 2021

Oct 26, 2025

Piyush Pandey, Padma Shri Recipient and Indian Advertising Legend, Passes Away

Piyush Pandey, the legendary architect of Indian advertising and Padma Shri awardee, passed away at the age of 70. Known for transforming Ogilvy India into a global powerhouse, Pandey revolutionised advertising by blending Hindi, colloquial phrases, and relatable Indian emotions into campaigns. Some of his iconic works include Asian Paints' "Har khushi mein rang laaye," Cadbury's "Kuch Khaas Hai," Fevicol, and Hutch ads, which became cultural touchstones. He also co-created the memorable political slogan "Ab ki baar, Modi sarkar."

Oct 25, 2025

Singer Rishabh Tandon Passes Away

Actor and singer Rishabh Tandon, who was reportedly in his mid-30s, passed away in Delhi.
On the professional front, Rishabh was known by the stage name Faqeer.

Oct 24, 2025

ISRO Pioneer Eknath Chitnis Passes Away

Veteran space scientist and Padma Bhushan awardee Professor Eknath Vasant Chitnis, one of the earliest architects of India's space programme, passed away at the age of 100.
A close associate of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, Chitnis was instrumental in shaping the Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR), which evolved into today's Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Oct 22, 2025

Veteran Actor and Comic Legend Asrani Passes Away

Actor Govardhan Asrani, popularly known as Asrani, known for his comic timings, died at the age of 84.
Asrani's contribution to the field of comic acting has been invaluable. Over several decades, he gave Hindi cinema many memorable characters and carved a special place in the hearts of the audience.

Oct 18, 2025

Kancha Sherpa, Last Surviving Member of 1953 Everest Expedition, Passes Away

Kancha Sherpa, the last living member of the historic 1953 Everest expedition led by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, passed away at the age of 92.
Born in 1932 in Namche, Kancha Sherpa began his mountaineering journey at the age of 19 after leaving home for Darjeeling in search of work. There, he met Tenzing Norgay, who recognised him as the son of a fellow mountaineer from a previous expedition. With Tenzing's encouragement, Kancha joined Hillary's 1953 Everest team as one of 103 Sherpas, earning five rupees a day.

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