TV actor and model Sameer Sharma was found dead last night at his Mumbai home, police said.
The 44-year-old actor – seen in Balaji Telefilms’ popular TV series “Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi” and “Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki” – was found hanging in the kitchen of his Malad home, police said, adding that they suspect he killed himself.
The security guard at the apartment complex had informed the police. The actor was living on rent at the Malad home.
“We have not found any evidence that suggests he may have been killed. Also, no suicide note has been found at the house so far. We are still investigating the case,” an officer said. The body has been sent for autopsy.
Sameer Sharma – a familiar face on the small screen – was also seen in the 2009 Bollywood movie – “Hasee Toh Phasee”. He acted in several TV shows- “Dil Kya Chahta Hai”, “Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi” and “Left Right Left”.
Condolences poured on social media as the news of his death broke, nearly two months after Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his Mumbai home. The 34-year-old’s death had triggered debate on mental health.
“May #SameerSharma soul rest in peace. prayers for the closed ones to have strength to cope up with the loss. It’s unfortunate @ rate suicides n depression is increasing in our society may be we all need to give it a serious thought and not just think but take actions too,” tweeted actor Shweta Rohira.