Bollywood Actor Sandeep Nahar Dies by Suspected Suicide
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If you experience suicidal thoughts or have lost someone to suicide, the following post could be potentially triggering. You can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting “START” to 741741.
Bollywood actor Sandeep Nahar has died by suspected suicide on Monday, according to several media outlets. Nahar’s cause of death is still under investigation by Mumbai Police. The actor posted a note and video on his Facebook page that suggested he was struggling. Any posts have since been deleted but clips and screenshots are circulating on social media.
Nahar was known for his roles in several films and series, including “Kesari” and playing alongside Sushant Singh Rajput in “M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story.” Nahar’s death also highlights the need for better support for Bollywood actors who face enormous pressure behind the scenes. Several other Bollywood stars have died by suicide in recent years, including Rajput, Asif Basra and Kushal Punjabi.
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Colleagues, friends and fans reacted to Nahar’s death on social media and shared condolences.
Heartbreaking to know about #SandeepNahar’s passing away. A smiling young man passionate for food as I remember him from Kesari. Life’s unpredictable. Please seek help if ever feeling low. Peace for his soul ???????? pic.twitter.com/sHPTvzLYoQ
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) February 16, 2021
Actor #SandeepNahar sir RIP????????????
May God give strength to his family and friends???????? pic.twitter.com/jLvd45TexJ— Jitesh Asiwal (@Jitesh287) February 16, 2021
This is soo heartbreaking, two beautiful souls left this earth????#SandeepNahar #MSDhoni
Om Shanti???? pic.twitter.com/e7qxjrQhyC— Thiyagarajan A (@Er_Thiyagarajan) February 16, 2021
May you find Peace Now Brother
Gone too Soon????#sandeepnahar pic.twitter.com/o3Yx6bVcoK— HarshKumar Badheka (@HarshBadheka29) February 15, 2021
Heartbreaking to know about #SandeepNahar’s passing away. A smiling young man passionate for food as I remember him from Kesari. Life’s unpredictable. Please seek help if ever feeling low. Peace for his soul ???????? pic.twitter.com/BVzvtZW7rm
— Rittikkumar1137 (@Rittikk71248489) February 16, 2021
If this news is hard for you, know you are not alone — and there is help for people who feel suicidal. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text “START” to 741-741. Head here for a list of crisis centers around the world.
Header image via Sandeep Nahar/Instagram
Renée Fabian was the features editor at The Mighty. She has also written for The Washington Post, VICE, Healthline, Talkspace, The Fix, The Establishment, The Culture Trip, and GRAMMY.com, among others. Renée was named a 2019 AHCJ Comparative Effectiveness Research fellow, a 2020 USC Center for Health Journalism California fellow, and holds a master's degree in journalism from the University of Southern California and a master's degree in psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. You can follow her on Twitter @ryfabian.
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