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The TV industry full of glamor and fame, as shiny as it looks from the outside, has many untold stories and struggles hidden behind it. In the last few years, many such young and popular artists said goodbye to the world. Whose death shocked not only his family and friends but also millions of fans. Some bid farewell at the heights of their careers while others left their dreams unfulfilled. Who were these stars, let us tell you…
New Delhi. The faces that bring smiles to millions of faces every day on the TV screen. It is difficult to imagine how broken and lonely they themselves are from within. Whenever a favorite screen artist suddenly leaves the world, he leaves behind many questions. Recently, actress Sanchita Ugle, who was seen in TV shows like ‘Kumkum Bhagya’, ‘Wagle Ki Duniya’ and ‘Dilwali Dulha Le Jayegi’, ended her life. His body was found hanging in the house. This is not the first such case. Even before this, many stars have taken these steps due to mental health, immense work pressure and untold personal struggles. Today we will talk about those stars who proved that this glow of glamor is as captivating from outside as it is deadly from inside.
22-year-old budding actress Sanchita Ugle allegedly committed suicide at her home in Mumbai on June 14, 2026. According to the police, no suicide note has been recovered from the spot. Family and friends allege that she was suffering from heavy work pressure, depression and mental harassment for some time. The demise of Sanchita, who posted a smiling reel on social media a few hours before her death, has left the entire industry numb.
Winner of ‘Dadagiri 2’ and actor Nitin Chauhan, who worked in many TV shows, committed suicide in 2024 at the age of 35. His sudden death left his colleagues and fans shocked and the discussion on mental health awareness started again in the entertainment industry.
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The death of actress Tunisha Sharma in the year 2022 had attracted the attention of the entire country. The ‘Ali Baba: Dastan-e-Kabul’ actress was found dead on the sets. This case made a lot of headlines. This matter had sparked a huge debate across the country regarding her relationship and mental health with her co-star Sheezaan Khan. This incident remained a topic of discussion in the media and social media for a long time.
‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai’ and ‘Sasural Simar Ka’ actress Vaishali Thakkar was also found dead at her home in Indore in 2022. Police had found a suicide note related to blackmailing. Allegations related to alleged harassment were also investigated during the police investigation. His death gave a deep shock to the TV industry.
Actor Sameer Sharma’s name is also part of this list. She worked in popular serials like ‘Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki’, ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’ and ‘Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyar Ke’. He was found dead in his home in Mumbai in the year 2020. He was 44 years old.
Manmeet Grewal, known for the show ‘Aadat Se Majboor’, died in May 2020 at the age of 32. According to reports, financial constraints during the COVID-19 lockdown had affected him, although no single reason was officially confirmed. His death drew attention to the financial problems faced by television actors.
Actor and model Kushal Punjabi, who worked in shows like ‘Ishq Mein Marjawan’ and ‘Kasauti Zindagi Ki’, died in 2019 at the age of 42. According to reports, he had left a note, in which it was said that his property should be distributed among his family. Later his friends talked openly about his personal problems.
After playing the role of Anandi in the popular show ‘Balika Vadhu’, Pratyusha Banerjee became known in every household. However, he died, allegedly by suicide, on 1 April 2016. After her death, her parents filed a complaint against her then boyfriend Rahul Singh. He was booked under sections 306 (abetment of suicide), 504 (intentional insult), 506 (criminal intimidation) and 323 (intentionally causing hurt) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).