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Bollywood celebrities who died under mysterious circumstances

Bollywood has achieved stardom and popularity among millions of fans not only in India but across the world. But being a celebrity means that your personal life will always be under the glare of the media, what you eat, what you say, who you date or who you marry etc. Small things in the life of a celebrity keep trending among their followers. In addition, stars are observed and admired across the globe for their livings and high-maintenance lifestyles. However, maintaining such high standards needs abounding bank accounts, and not having one sometimes leads to mysterious circumstances. And the Bollywood celebs mysterious death remains a mystery.

Here is a list of famous people from the glamour and glitz industry who unexpectedly passed away in years, shocking their fans, friends, and family. Even so many years after their passing, we will always hold these B-town celebrities in high regard because they were adored and cherished by everyone. Continue reading to learn more about the alleged reasons for and circumstances surrounding the deaths of a handful of the late stars.

 Bollywood celebs mysterious death:

Divya Bharti

Divya Bharti
Divya Bharti

The early 1990s saw a significant transformation in Bollywood. It began with a hopeful start to a new decade, with surprises and talents emerging within the sector.  But destiny has its own tricks for manipulating the angel. The nation lost Divya on the tragic night of April 5, 1993, when circumstances changed abruptly.

The media made several assumptions about Divya’s abrupt death, including the likelihood of an accident, suicide, and even murder. According to reports, the actress died after falling from the fifth floor of her Versova, Mumbai, flat. The funeral was held on April 7, 1993, the same day her body was released. Although the police ended their inquiry into her death in 1998, the specifics of how she died are still unknown.

 Bollywood celebs mysterious death: Parveen Babi

Parveen Babi
Parveen Babi

She was a legendary Indian actress with an unusually Western appearance and a free-spirited personality. Yes, Parveen Babi, the first sex icon of Bollywood, is the topic at hand. She achieved astronomical success in her career. But her private life was a mess. Parveen was mentally weak, and it’s thought that she had paranoid schizophrenia. Rumor has it that Parveen’s drunkenness, which was the outcome of her failed relationships, is what caused her mental condition.

Parveen, who struggled with a solitary existence, died in 2005, and the fact that her body was found just a few days later had everyone wondering how she actually passed. Following a report from the management of her housing society that newspaper and milk packages had been building up at her door for three days, a police team forced open the door of Babi’s terrace unit and discovered her laying on the bed.

 Sridevi:

Sridevi
Sridevi

On February 24, 2018, one of Bollywood’s most prominent actresses, Sridevi, who won five Filmfare Awards, departed for the heavenly home, leaving her children Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor, her husband Boney Kapoor, and her devoted fan base inconsolable. She was discovered unconscious in her hotel bathtub in the United Arab Emirates by Boney during the wedding of her nephew Mohit Marwah. The rumors of her demise quickly spread like a forest fire.

According to the actress’ post-mortem reports, “accidental drowning” was the cause of death. What may have truly occurred that evening, though, is still a mystery. On February 27, a plane carrying the 54-year-old actress’s mortal remains arrived in Mumbai, and on February 28 a funeral took place.

 Sushant Singh Rajput

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Sushant Singh, a young actor, passed away on June 14, 2020, at his home in Mumbai, making it a tragic day in Indian cinema history. Sushant’s photos were widely shared on social media shortly after his passing, which stirred up controversy throughout the Hindi cinema business. Numerous cases of nepotism have already come to light in the media, providing a possible explanation for Sushant’s tragic passing.

However, Sushant Singh Rajput reportedly committed suicide at his sixth-floor residence in Mumbai’s West Bandra neighborhood. But no such “suicide note” was discovered at his home. After his mysterious passing, the NCB also exposed numerous drug cartels in front of the media. The actress Rhea Chakraborty, who was supposedly dating the actor, was named as a key suspect. However, the actor’s death-related case is still pending.

 Jiah Khan

 Jiah Khan
Jiah Khan

Between 2007 and 2010, Jiah Khan, of Ghajini fame, appeared in a few Bollywood movies. On June 3, 2013, the lovely British-American actress was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in her Mumbai home.

After Sushant Singh Rajput passed away due to his offensive words, Mahesh Bhatt’s name again made the news. An old video clip of him and Jiah Khan was also becoming viral on social media. For his actions, some even referred to him as creepy. Mahesh, like Sushant, had acknowledged meeting Jiah in 2018, before her suicide. According to reports, Mahesh claimed Jiah Khan asked him for work before reportedly killing herself, but he was unable to provide it at the time.

Bollywood celebs mysterious death: Smita Patil

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Smita was a well-known and talented actor in Bollywood, appearing in movies like Bhumika, Manthan, Aakrosh, and Mirch Masala, among many more. Even the Padmashree was given to her in 1985. Raj Babbar, an actor, was her husband. She gave birth to her son Prateik Babbar on December 12, 1986, and died on December 13 as a result of complications during childbirth. 

 Bollywood celebs mysterious death: Nafeesa Joseph

Nafisa Joseph
Nafisa Joseph

On July 29, 2004, Nafeesa, a former beauty queen who had become a VJ, hanged herself in her apartment in Mumbai. She had been engaged to businessman Gautam Khanduja, but their wedding was postponed. Nafeesa struggled with depression and made the decision to end her life. 

Also check: Bollywood actresses who tied the knot with married men and were tagged ‘home-breaker‘

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