Prominent Indian figures who died in 2024

28 Dec, 2024 Credit: IMDb

Dr Manmohan Singh (1932–2024)

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Sitaram Yechury (1952–2024)

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Ratan Tata (1937 – 2024)

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Ratan Tata (1951 – 2024)

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Rohit Bal (1961–2024)

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Ustad Rashid Khan (1951-2024)

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