Bhojpuri actress Amrita Pandey dies by suicide; her cryptic WhatsApp status garners concerns
Popular Bhojpuri actress Amrita Pandey was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her apartment in Bhagalpur, Bihar. A cryptic note on WhatsApp before her death raised concerns.
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to suicide.
Popular Bhojpuri actress Amrita Pandey aka Annapurna is no more. She was found dead in her apartment in Bhagalpur, Bihar on Saturday, April 27.
As per an Amar Ujala report, her body was found hanging to the ceiling fan with her saree in her home at Divya Dham apartment in the Adampura area. Even though she was rushed to the nearby hospital, the actress was declared dead.
Bhojpuri actress Amrita Pandey dies by suicide
Reportedly, Amrita Pandey died by suicide. A few hours before her death, it was found that she had shared a cryptic note on her WhatsApp status that garnered concerns.
The note read, "Do naav me savaar thi uski zindagi, humne apni naav duba ke uska safar aasaan kar diya (His life is on two boats, we made his path easier by sinking our boat)."
More about late actress Amrita Pandey
Speaking about her personal life, Amrita tied the knot with Chandramani Jhangad who is a resident of Bilaspur, Chattisgarh. The couple lived together in Mumbai. They came to Bhagalpur to attend her elder sister Veena Pandey's wedding.
After the wedding festivities, Chandramani went back to Mumbai but Amrita decided to stay back for a few days. However, her family members have claimed that the late actress has been suffering from depression for the last few months. The Jogsar police are currently investigating this high-profile case.
Amidst the detailed investigation, cops suspect that depression might be the reason behind the actress committing suicide.
According to Free Press Journal, City SP Shri Raj stated that a high-profile investigation has been ordered in the case of Amrita's death, and on the directions of SP Anand Kumar, a special team has also been formed.
Amrita Pandey had worked with Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav in the film Deewanapan. Apart from Bhojpuri films, she appeared in Hindi films, web series, and TV shows and also featured in several advertisements.
Disclaimer: If you know someone who is having suicidal thoughts, anxiety, going through depression, or is suffering from a serious mental illness, reach out to a nearby doctor, mental health expert, or an NGO for immediate help. There are several helplines available for the same.
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