10 stars who died penniless

Meena Kumari – Known as the "Tragedy Queen" of Bollywood, Meena Kumari struggled financially towards the end of her life, despite her fame.

Guru Dutt – A legendary filmmaker and actor, Guru Dutt died at a young age, and it was revealed after his passing that he was financially struggling.

Sitaram Panchal – A talented character actor, Sitaram Panchal worked in several successful films but struggled with health and financial issues later in life. 

Chandra Mohan, who was a well-known face during the 1930s and 1940s, died penniless in 1949 due to his addiction to both gambling and drinking.

Parveen Babi – A glamorous actress of the 70s and 80s, Parveen Babi faced mental health challenges and financial struggles in her later years. She died in 2005, reportedly alone and in poverty.

AK Hangal faced financial difficulties in his last years. Despite being a respected actor, he had to rely on the help of others before his passing in 2012.

Bharat Bhushan – A popular actor of the 1950s and 60s, Bharat Bhushan became financially troubled in his later years due to poor investments and personal issues. 

 Achala Sachdev faced financial difficulties during her later years. Despite her fame, she died in relative obscurity and poverty in 2012.

Vimi – A successful actress in the 1960s, Vimi’s career declined after her marriage. She died in 1977 at the age of 34 in poverty.

 Bhagwan Dada faced financial hardships in his later years. Despite his earlier success, he died in poverty in 2002.