Indian TV actress Sejal Sharma commits suicide
Sejal was best known for her character of Simmi Khosla in Indian TV drama "Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji".
MUMBAI (Web Desk) - Indian TV actor Sejal Sharma has allegedly taken her life at her residence in Maharashtra, Indian media reported early on Saturday morning.
According to India Times, Sejal Sharma was found hanging from the ceiling of her flat by a friend in the early hours of Friday, an official said. She was found dead at around 4am On January 24. Two of her friends were present at her residence at the time of the incident. "Sharma was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival", he added.
The police recovered a suicide note, in which Sejal stated that she was taking the extreme step due to personal reasons.
"Yes, this is true. I am shocked to hear the news. It’s very difficult for me to believe as I had met her just 10 days ago and we had even chatted on WhatsApp on Sunday. I am unable to come to terms with the news. I met her 10 days back and she was absolutely fine," said Aru Verma, Sejal’s co-star.
The actor was best known for her character of Simmi Khosla in Indian TV drama “Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji.” A native of Udaipur in Rajasthan, Sharma had come to Mumbai a few years ago to pursue a career in acting, and was working in the Indian TV serial. She appeared in a few commercials. She had also featured in a web series titled "Azad Parindey".
Following an autopsy, the actor’s body was handed over to her family for last rites, the official said, adding that A case has been registered as per the Accidental Death Report (ADR) and further investigation is under way.
