Television actor Sameer Sharma allegedly died by suicide at his home on Wednesday night in suburban Malad, police said on Thursday.
44-year-old Sharma was found hanging from a ceiling fan in the kitchen of his flat at Neha CHS building in Chincholi Bunder locality in Malad (West) on Wednesday night.
He worked in serials like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki and Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyar Ke, Jyoti, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Du, and Left Right Left, among others. He is also among the cast of bollywood movies like Hasee Toh Phasee and Ittefaq.
“No suicide note was found at the spot and it is suspected he hanged himself two days back,” Malad police stations senior inspector George Fernandes said.
The incident came to light when the building’s watchman peeped through the kitchen window and saw him hanging. He then alerted the other society members. Later, the society members informed the police who rushed to the spot and took Sharma to a hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.
The actor was living alone in the rented flat since February. Police said that they were trying to get in touch with his family members. “We have not found any suicide note at the spot. It seems to be suicide case. It is suspected that he hanged himself two days back. We have sent the body for an autopsy,” Fernandes said.
Based on primary information, an Accidental Death Report (ADR) has been registered, he said, adding that further investigation is underway.
Mumbai Police are also currently investigating the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, 34, who was found hanging at his apartment in suburban Bandra on June 14. This is another death including that of Manmeet Grewal, Preksha Mehta shocking Hindi serial and film industry.