Sameer Sharma was last seen in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke.
TV actor Sameer Sharma, last seen in the Star Plus show Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke, was found dead at his residence in Mumbai on Wednesday. The 44-year-old actorย was popular for his role in TV shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Left Right Left, Jyoti, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon โ Ek Baar Phir among others. He also starred in 2014 romantic drama Hasee Toh Phasee which had Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra in the lead roles.
“We have not found any suicide note at the spot. It seems to be a suicide case. It is suspected that he hanged himself two days back. We have sent the body for an autopsy,” Malad police station’s senior inspector George Fernandes told PTI.
Based on primary information, an Accidental Death Report (ADR) has been registered, Fernandes said, adding that further investigations are underway.
Sameer Sharma’s body was discovered by the building’s watchman, who peeped through the kitchen window. He then alerted members of the society who informed the police. Police rushed to the spot and took the actor to a hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.
“Efforts are on to get in touch with the family of the actor, who had been living alone since February,” a police official told PTI.
The news of Sameer Sharma’s death has left his friends and colleagues sad. Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra, who worked with Sameer in the movie Hasee Toh Phasee, condoled his death. “Really sad and unfortunate #RIPSameerSharma,” he wrote on Instagram.
Varun Dhawan, Mouni Roy, Esha Gupta, Gautam Rode and many others shared their condolences on social media.
(with inputs from PTI)
"I hope they let you rest in peace Sameer Sharma," actor Kritika Kamra wrote on Twitter.
"Had worked with him..seriously I don’t know what to write ..May his soul rest in peace ๐๐" actor Hiten Tejwani shared as he mourned the death of actor Sameer Sharma.
Kaveri Priyam, who played Sameer Sharma's daughter in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke shared, "He was a wonderful human being. We were really fond of him and he too loved everyone of us. He was a brilliant actor but very underrated. We will all miss him a lot. This news came as a shocker to all of us, we were just not prepared for it."
Gurmeet Chaudhary shared a couple of photos with Sameer Sharma and wrote on Twitter, "Goodbyes hurt the most, when the story was not finished....RIP #SameerSharma."
Anubhav Sinha took to Twitter and wrote, "Another actor kills himself. I hope our TV News media will have as much concern about him. I want to see. Meanwhile sane people, we need to watch out for our friends. Make that extra call just to say Hi. Time to hold hands."
"Sameer Sharma was always smiling. He had pleasant energy, he was calm and sorted. He's gone too soon. Jus can't believe it," actor Flora Saini shared with indianexpress.com.
The Kapil Sharma Show actor Kiku Sharda took to his Twitter account to share a photo of late actor Sameer Sharma and wrote, "Rest in peace brother ๐๐ป #SameerSharma."
Actor Vatsal Sheth posted a photo with late actor Sameer Sharma. Along with the photo, he wrote, "Absolutely shocked to hear that Samir is no more...we used to chat about so many things...You always had a smile on your face...cant believe you are gone. RIP ๐๐ผ #SamirSharma."
Actor Pooja Joshi, who played Sameer's wife in Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke is shocked to hear about the sudden demise of her co-actor. She told indianexpress.com, "It's really shocking news for me. As far as I know him, he was a thorough gentleman. Can't believe he took this step. May he rests in peace."
TV actor Kavita Kaushik shared on Twitter, "While the whole country is busy fighting each other's opinions over religion n politics, there are humans struggling to just survive, yet another actor ended his life , perhaps no one is genuinely listening and no one really cares unless it fulfills an agenda. R.i.p Sameer ๐"
"What is happening to people, why why why are they doing this .... Rest in peace brother ๐" TV actor Karanvir Bohra wrote on Twitter.
Sonakshi Sinha who worked with Sameer Sharma in her movie Ittefaq posted his photo on Instagram. Along with the photo, Sonakshi wrote, "Rest in peace Samir. Gone too soon."
"Rest in peace Sameer Sharma. Condolences to the family.." Mouni Roy shared on Twitter.
Actor Sidharth Malhotra shared a still from his film Hasee Toh Phasee and wrote, "Really sad and unfortunate."
Actor Esha Gupta is 'saddened and shocked' to hear about the death of TV actor Sameer Sharma. She wrote on Twitter, "My heart goes out to the family of #SameerSharma, RIP, hope you get peace๐๐ฝ saddened and shocked."