Celebs who died in poverty - Composer Ajit Varman passed aw- Navbharat Times Photodhamal

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Composer Ajit Varman passed away after a brief illness at a hospital in Mumbai on December 15, 2016. The end came amid deprivation even as neighbours tried in vain to raise money from the film industry for his welfare. (Photo: Twitter)

In This Pic : Ajit Varman

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Vimi made her debut in B.R. Chopra's Hamraaz in 1967 and rose to stardom in quick time. However, after her separation with husband Shiv Agarwal, things took turn for worse and Vimi was left with no money or emotional support. She spent her last few days in the general ward of Nanavati Hospital. She was in her thirties when she died in 1977. The world was shocked to know that her body was taken for cremation on a chanawalla's thela.

In This Pic : Vimi

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The famous actor Achala Sachdev died a painful death in Pune after she was totally ignored by her US-based son and Pune-based daughter.

In This Pic : Achala Sachdev

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Veteran actor AK Hangal faced a major financial crisis after his successful stint in Bollywood. Apparently, during his last years, he was unable to pay his medical bills and passed away 2012.

In This Pic : AK Hangal

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Meena Kumari, who is also known as the 'tragedy queen' of Indian cinema, shot to fame in the early fifties with the release of Baiju Bawra and went on to do some historic films. However, in her personal life, she battled with alcoholism, which led to her demise in 1972. Reportedly, her family sold off her bungalow to pay her medical bills.

In This Pic : Meena Kumari

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