Famous personalities whose journeys ended in car tragedy

Cyrus Mistry

Former Tata Sons chairman Cyrus Mistry lost his life in a car crash on a bridge in Palghar, along with a family friend in 2022. Two others were seriously injured in the accident. Credit: Wikipedia

Vaibhavi Upadhyaya

Vaibhavi Upadhyaya, famous for her role as Jasmine in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, tragically passed away in May 2023, in a road accident in Himachal Pradesh. She and her fiancée died after their car fell into a gorge. Credit: Instagram: vaibhaviupadhyaya

Deep Siddhu

Punjabi actor-turned-activist Deep Sidhu died in a road accident in Sonipat in 2022, after his Mahindra Scorpio collided with a truck. The actor who became famous during the farmers’ protest, passed away at 37. Credit: BCCL

Nandamuri Harikrishna

Telugu actor and politician Nandamuri Harikrishna passed away in a road accident in 2018. The accident took place in Nalgonda district of Telangana. Credit: Wikipedia

Jaspal Bhatti

Renowned comedian and Padma Bhushan Awardee Jaspal Bhatti lost his life in a car accident near Jalandhar. He was well-known for his TV series Ulta Pulta, and his unique brand of satires. Credit: BCCL

Gopinath Munde

BJP leader Gopinath Munde, a key figure in Maharashtra's politics, died in a car crash in June 2014. A speeding cab collided with his sedan. Credit: BCCL

Paul Walker

Renowned actor Paul Walker, best known for his role in Fast and the Furious, tragically lost his life in a car crash in 2013. Famous financier Roger Rodas was with him in the car, and also passed away. Credit: Wikipedia