Several notable Indian cinema‘s actor and actresses have tragically passed away in accidents away in accidents, some of which were highly publicized due to their untimely nature and the impact they had on the film industry. Here are a few such unnatural deaths of actors:
1. Divya Bharti (1974-1993)
Divya Bharti died on April 5, 1993, after falling from the balcony of her fifth-floor apartment in Mumbai. She was 19 at the time. The circumstances surrounding her death remain controversial, with some speculating her death remain controversial, with some speculating it was an accident while others suspect foul play. She was one of the most successful and sought-after actresses of the early’90s. The mystery of her death remained unsolved.
2. Jiah Khan (1988-2013)
British-American actress Jiah Khan was found dead on june 3, 2013, at her Mumbai residence, allegedly from hanging. Her death was initially believed to be a suicide, but her mother raised questions about its suspicious nature, leading to a lengthy investigation. Jiah’s case attracted significant media attention.
3. Sridevi (1963-2018)
A versatile actress of Indian cinema found dead in a bathtub in her hotel room in Dubai, where she was attending a family wedding. The cause of death was confirmed as accidental drowning due to loss of consciousness, with no foul play suspected.
4. Sushant Sing Rajput (1986-2020)
Sushant sing Rajput’s death on June 14, 2020, was officially ruled as suicide by hanging. However, the circumstances surrounding his death have led to widespread debate with some speculating that there might have been foul play or an accidental death. His death sparked significant media and public attention, leading to investigation.
6. Zubair Khan(1981-2017)
Zubair Khan, an actor who appeared in several Bollywood films, died in a car accident in 2017. He had been a part of the popular reality TV show “Bigg Boss” before his tragic passing.
7. Smita Patil (1955-1986)
Although Smita Patil did not die in an accident, her sudden death in 1986 at the age of 31 after giving birth to her son was widely considered a health related tragedy, with speculations about complications arising from childbirth. She was one of India’s most respected actresses especially in parallel cinema.
8. Parveen Babi (1949-2005)
A popular actress of Indian Cinema tragically passed away on January 20, 2005, under mysterious circumstances. Her death which occured at the age of 55, raised several questions and has been the subject of much speculation. She had been living alone in her apartment in Mumbai for several years, having distanced herself from the film industry. She had been struggled with mental health issues, including schizophrenia, for many years, and was known to have been undergoing treatment. However, her death was not immediately linked to her mental illness, as there were some unusual details surrounding the situation.
9. Meena Kumari (1932-1972)
9. Meena Kumari (1932-1972)The “Tragedy Queen of Bollywood”, battled personal demons throughout her life. Her untimely death from cirrhosis of the liver sparked debates about her tumultuous relationships, adding an air of mystery to her legacy.
10.Nafisa Joseph
A former Miss India Nafisa Jospeh’s suicide remains perplexing. Just days before her wedding, she was found hanging in her apartment. Many questioned the sudden turn of events in her life.
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