Besides from dismal box office collections and multiple controversies, and much more 2017 was a disastrous year for the Hindi film industry as iconic actors such as Om Puri, Vinod Khanna, and Shashi Kapoor died, creating an irreplaceable void in Bollywood industry.  Apart from fabulous celebs, actor Inder Kumar who also suffered a fatal heart attack while model Sonika Chauhan lost her life in a horrific accident. In this article, we pay tribute to celebrities, who left us in this defining year of Bollywood's history.

-Om Puri

Who is known as the 'True legend' is what stars named Om Puri as after he died of a critical cardiac arrest at his Mumbai residence six days into 2017. 

-Shashi Kapoor

A teary tribute was paid to veteran actor Shashi Kapoor after he died at Mumbai's Kokilaben Ambani Hospital on December 5, reportedly due to kidney failure. 

Inder Kumar Ko Na Bhool Payenge

Just like Reema Lagoo, Inder Kumar also had a meaningful relationship with Salman Khan. At just 43, Inder Kumar died on July 28 after suffering a heart attack at his Mumbai residence. 

Reema Lagoo Will Live Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak

If Salman Khan is recognized for his many 'Prem' roles, Reema Lagoo was celebrated for playing his mother on celluloid. Reema Lagoo died of a cardiac arrest on May 18  in Mumbai's Kokilaben Hospital. 

Vinod Khanna

The veteran actor Vinod Khanna is celebrated for reasons more than one. His death on April 27, as Akshay Kumar wrote, marked the end of an epoch. Vinod Khanna started off playing supporting and negative roles but ended up as a hero with a legion of fans swooning over his good looks.