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The Hindu
13-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Madhavrao Scindia to YSR: Political heavyweights, prominent figures who died in air tragedies
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who died in a tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday, has joined the list of several top Indian politicians and prominent personalities who lost their lives in aviation accidents. Rupani was on the London-bound flight that crashed moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, killing 241 of the 242 persons on board. Air India Ahmedabad plane crash LIVE updates Here is a list of the top politicians and prominent figures who lost their lives in air tragedies: * Homi Bhabha (1966) India's pioneering nuclear physicist Homi Jehangir Bhabha died in a tragic crash aboard Air India Flight 101 on January 24, 1966. The plane crashed into Mont Blanc in the Swiss Alps due to a miscommunication with the Geneva air traffic control. * Sanjay Gandhi (1980) Congress leader and son of then prime minister Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi died in a tragic crash on June 23, 1980. Attempting aerial stunts in a Delhi Flying Club aircraft near the Safdarjung Airport, the plane lost control and crashed. * Madhavrao Scindia (2001) Senior Congress leader Madhavrao Scindia, himself a former civil aviation minister, died on September 30, 2001, in a plane crash en route a political rally in Kanpur. The 10-seater private aircraft crashed due to poor weather conditions near Manipuri in Uttar Pradesh. * GMC Balayogi (2002) Lok Sabha Speaker and Telugu Desam Party leader G M C Balayogi died in a chopper crash on March 3, 2002, when a private helicopter carrying him from Bhimavaram in West Godavari district crashed into a pond near Kaikalur in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. * Cyprian Sangma (2004) Meghalaya's Rural Development Minister Cyprian Sangma and nine others, who were heading from Guwahati to Shillong on a Pawan Hans helicopter, were killed when the chopper crashed near the Barapani lake, just 20 km from the state capital, on September 22, 2004. * K S Sowmya (2004) Famous South Indian actress K S Sowmya, popular as Soundarya, lost her life in an air crash on April 17, 2004. The "Sooryavansham" actress was flying from Bengaluru to Karimnagar with her brother at the time of the crash. * O P Jindal and Surender Singh (2005) Industrialist and Haryana minister Om Prakash Jindal lost his life in a helicopter crash in 2005 along with Agriculture Minister Surender Singh. Their chopper was en route Chandigarh from Delhi when it crashed in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur. * Y S Reddy (2009) Then chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Y S Rajasekhara Reddy (2009), popularly known as YSR, died on September 2, 2009, when his Bell 430 helicopter crashed in the dense Nallamala forest due to bad weather. * Dorjee Khandu (2011) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu and four others were killed on April 30, 2011, when a helicopter carrying them from Tawang to Itanagar crashed in West Kameng district of the state. * CDS General Bipin Rawat (2021) India's first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, died in a helicopter crash on December 8, 2021. The incident occurred near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu while he was en route from Sulur to Wellington with his wife and 11 others.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
From Sanjay Gandhi to Vijay Rupani: A list of political heavyweights, prominent figures who lost their lives in air tragedies
The Air India plane crash in Gujarat's Ahmedabad claimed over 200 lives including that of former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani. Rupani was on the London-bound flight that crashed moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, killing 241 of the 242 persons on board. Let's have a look at a list of the top politicians and prominent figures who lost their lives in air tragedies: Homi Bhabha (1966) India's pioneering nuclear physicist Homi Jehangir Bhabha died in a tragic crash aboard Air India Flight 101 on January 24, 1966. The plane crashed into Mont Blanc in the Swiss Alps due to a miscommunication with the Geneva air traffic control. Sanjay Gandhi (1980) Live Events Congress leader and son of then prime minister Indira Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi died in a tragic crash on June 23, 1980. Attempting aerial stunts in a Delhi Flying Club aircraft near the Safdarjung Airport, the plane lost control and crashed. Madhavrao Scindia (2001) Senior Congress leader Madhavrao Scindia, himself a former civil aviation minister, died on September 30, 2001, in a plane crash en route a political rally in Kanpur. The 10-seater private aircraft crashed due to poor weather conditions near Manipuri in Uttar Pradesh. GMC Balayogi (2002) Lok Sabha Speaker and Telugu Desam Party leader GMC Balayogi died in a chopper crash on March 3, 2002, when a private helicopter carrying him from Bhimavaram in West Godavari district crashed into a pond near Kaikalur in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. Cyprian Sangma (2004) Meghalaya's Rural Development Minister Cyprian Sangma and nine others, who were heading from Guwahati to Shillong on a Pawan Hans helicopter, were killed when the chopper crashed near the Barapani lake, just 20 km from the state capital, on September 22, 2004. KS Sowmya (2004) Famous South Indian actress K S Sowmya, popular as Soundarya, lost her life in an air crash on April 17, 2004. The "Sooryavansham" actress was flying from Bengaluru to Karimnagar with her brother at the time of the crash. OP Jindal and Surender Singh (2005) Industrialist and Haryana minister Om Prakash Jindal lost his life in a helicopter crash in 2005 along with Agriculture Minister Surender Singh. Their chopper was en route Chandigarh from Delhi when it crashed in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur. YS Reddy (2009) Then chief minister of Andhra Pradesh Y S Rajasekhara Reddy (2009), popularly known as YSR , died on September 2, 2009, when his Bell 430 helicopter crashed in the dense Nallamala forest due to bad weather. Dorjee Khandu (2011) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu and four others were killed on April 30, 2011, when a helicopter carrying them from Tawang to Itanagar crashed in West Kameng district of the state. CDS General Bipin Rawat (2021) India's first Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat, died in a helicopter crash on December 8, 2021. The incident occurred near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu while he was en route from Sulur to Wellington with his wife and 11 others.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Meet Jayasudha, Amitabh Bachchan's onscreen wife from the iconic 'Sooryavansham'- Lesser known facts about the actress
We've all seen Sooryavansham — the iconic film that dominated our TV screens for years, almost becoming a part of our daily lives. Even without naming it, the story of a strict father, a quiet son, and a love that spoke volumes in silence is etched in our memories forever. While Amitabh Bachchan 's towering performance remains unforgettable, how many of us truly know about the woman who played his devoted on-screen wife? Meet Jayasudha — the lesser-known but equally fascinating chapter of this cinematic legend. A superstar in the South, Jayasudha's portrayal in Sooryavansham still resonates with audiences. Yet, her real-life story has often made more headlines than her filmography. From her early days as a teenage debutante to becoming a leading figure in Tamil and Telugu cinema, Jayasudha's journey has been anything but ordinary. Her personal life, however, has been a rollercoaster that the media couldn't stop tracking. Jayasudha's first marriage in 1982 to film producer Vadde Ramesh ended swiftly in divorce. She later found love with Nitin Kapoor, brother of Bollywood star Jitendra, and married him in 1985. The couple built a life together, raising two sons who eventually followed their parents into the film industry. Tragedy struck in 2017 when Nitin Kapoor reportedly died by suicide, after a battle with depression. Left to raise her sons alone, Jayasudha showed remarkable strength in navigating life's harsh turns. Years later, her name once again lit up the gossip columns when reports of a third marriage at the age of 62 surfaced, allegedly to an NRI. But Jayasudha was quick to set the record straight. The man frequently seen with her, she clarified, is a filmmaker keen on producing her biopic — not her husband, as widely speculated. While often compared to contemporaries like Sridevi and Jaya Prada for her grace and pan-South appeal, Jayasudha has always stood apart. Her versatile performances, spanning decades and languages, have cemented her as a true cinema icon — even if her off-screen life has sometimes stolen the spotlight. Behind the Sooryavansham wife lies a woman of resilience, grace, and quiet stardom — a story still unfolding, and one that certainly deserves to be told.
India.com
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Jeetendra's sister-in-law, who once gave tough competition to Sridevi, Jaya Prada, got married at 62, is now..., name is..., husband is...
We are talking about a film that was telecast almost daily. It is a tale so deeply etched in our memories that even without naming it, you know the bond of a stern father, a silent son, and a love that grew without words. Guess the film? Umm.. any guesses, which is this movie we are talking about? Okay, one last hint — the husband who couldn't read a single word ensured his wife wore the officer's uniform… then built an empire of his own. I'm sure you must have guessed it right! Yes, we are talking about Sooryavansham. We know almost everything about the lead actor, Amitabh Bachchan, but do we know about the lead actress, Jayasudha, who is a popular South actress? Jayasudha's iconic role as Amitabh Bachchan's on-screen wife in 'Sooryavansham' continues to captivate audiences to this day. However, her personal life has often overshadowed her professional achievements, with her three marriages making headlines. Her third marriage at 62 sparked intense discussion and scrutiny, keeping her in the news for reasons beyond her cinematic legacy. Do you know, Jayasudha is also the real-life sister-in-law of iconic actor Jitendra? Jayasudha's first marriage to film producer Vadde Ramesh in 1982 was short-lived, ending in divorce. She then married Nitin Kapoor, Jitendra's brother and a film producer, in 1985. Their sons have followed in their parents' footsteps, making a mark in the South film industry. Reportedly, tragedy struck in 2017 when Nitin Kapoor, Jitendra's brother, took his own life by jumping from the sixth floor of his Andheri residence. Reports suggest he had been battling depression. Jayasudha was left to raise their children alone after his passing. Jayasudha's third marriage at the age of 62 Later, according to several media reports, Jayasudha's third marriage at the age of 62 surprised everyone, as she had married an NRI. But Jayasudha called these reports a rumour and clarified that he is a filmmaker. He wanted to make a biopic on her, and that is the reason why he is seen with her all the time. From a teenage debutante to a seasoned star, Jayasudha's work in Tamil and Telugu cinema is impressive. Often likened to contemporaries Sridevi and Jaya Prada for her pan-South appeal, Jayasudha has carved out her niche in the industry, earning her a lasting legacy.
India.com
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Jeetendra's sister-in-law, divorced her first husband, second husband died by suicide, her third marriage created a sensation, her name is…
Jayasudha is a popular South Indian actress, but you must have seen her in many Hindi films as well. Jayasudha is still remembered for Amitabh Bachchan's 'Sooryavansham'. But more than films, Jayasudha has been in the news for her personal life. There was talk of her marrying three times. The talk of her third marriage started at the age of 62, which surprised everyone. Jayasudha is the sister-in-law of Bollywood's veteran star Jeetendra. Let us tell you about Jayasudha's connection with Jeetendra and her three marriages and husbands. Jayasudha first married film producer Vadde Ramesh's brother-in-law. Their relationship didn't survive and later got divorced. After this, Jayasudha tied the knot with Jitendra's brother and film producer Nitin Kapoor in 1985. After marriage, she became the mother of two sons. Both her sons are actors in the South film industry and are also married. Divorced her first husband, second husband committed suicide Everything was going well in Jayasudha and Nitin Kapoor's married life. But in 2017, Nitin committed suicide. He committed suicide by jumping from the 6-storey building of his house in Andheri. It is said that Nitin Kapoor was suffering from depression for a long time. When the police searched the house, no suicide note was recovered. After this, Jayasudha was broken and raised the children alone. There were reports of her third marriage at the age of 62. It was said that Jayasudha had married a foreign NRI. But when Jayasudha was asked about this, she laughingly told a South Indian news channel that the foreigner who was with her is a filmmaker. He wants to make a biopic on her, and that is why he is seen with her all the time. The news of Jayasudha's third marriage started coming when a man was seen with her everywhere. It was claimed that the man was Jayasudha's third husband. But Jayasudha called that news just a rumour. Talking about Jayasudha's career, she worked a lot in Tamil and Telugu cinema. In her five decade long career, she also appeared in Bollywood. She was well liked in the film 'Sooryavansham' . She started her acting career at the age of 13. After this, she did many films from Tamil and Telugu to Hindi, and made her own identity. Clash with Sridevi and Jaya Prada Jayasudha had a tough competition with actresses Sridevi and Jaya Prada, who also dominated the South film industry. Jayasudha won five Filmfare Awards (South). She was also honored with the ANR National Award and Lifetime Achievement Award.
