Bollywood star Kushal Punjabi dies aged 37 after leaving note to his three-year-old son
BOLLYWOOD actor Kushal Punjabi, 37, is reported to have died by suicide. A friend claims the actor was found at his home in Mumbai last night and and was rushed to hospital – but tragically couldn’t be saved. Kushal’s parents are reported to have phoned actor, Chetan Hansraj when they became concerned that Kushal wasn’t […]
BOLLYWOOD actor Kushal Punjabi, 37, is reported to have died by suicide.
A friend claims the actor was found at his home in Mumbai last night and and was rushed to hospital – but tragically couldn’t be saved.
Kushal’s parents are reported to have phoned actor, Chetan Hansraj when they became concerned that Kushal wasn’t answering his door.
But they tragically discovered the actor had taken his own life and rushed him to hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police sources say Kushal left a note dedicating half his estate to his three-year-old-son.
Indian cops say they are not treating the death as suspicious and have filed an “accidental death” report.
According to Pinkvilla, the star had been battling depression.
Speaking to the Times of India, Chetan Hansraj said: “Yes, it is a suicide. He was going through separation from his wife and he was also down with sickness.
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“I still can’t believe that Kushal is no more with us. I spoke to him a couple of days ago and he discussed with me that he was disturbed.
“I tried telling him that things happen in life and he should just fight back. But I never imagined that he will take such a step. It is heartbreaking.”
Kushal had been married to wife, Audrey Dolhen since 2015.
The self-styled “Dancing Daddy” was touted to be one of the top Bollywood actors finding fame in hits such as 2017 thriller, Ishq Mein Marjawan.
The celeb, known for his passion for fitness and thrill-seeking had posted an adorable snap to his Instagram on Christmas Eve showing the doting dad cuddled up with three-year-old Kian.
He captioned the post with two hearts.
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Fellow Bollywood actor, Karanvir Bohra took to social media to leave a touching tribute for the star, writing that he was “in shock” at the tragic news.
He added: “Your zest for dancing, fitness, off-road biking, fatherhood and above all that, that smiling face of yours, your happy-go-lucky nature your warmth all that was such ingenuity.
“I’m gonna miss you so much #kushlani. You will always be remembered as a guy who lived a full life.”
