Bigg Boss talent manager Pista Dhakad has died in a road accident. Several past contestants of the show took to social media on Saturday to express grief.
According to reports, Pista, 24, who was an employee of the reality show's production company Endemol Shine India, had left the set of the ongoing season 14 on Friday after the wrap on an Activa scooter with one of the assistants and their vehicle was hit by a vanity van. She died on the spot. Also Read - Bigg Boss 14: Kamya Panjabi is upset with Rahul Vaidya's proximity to Aly Goni; says, 'You are getting lost in Aly's game'
Yuvika Chaudhary and Prince Narula, who were housemates on Bigg Boss 9 in 2015, were among the first to pay condolences. Also Read - Bigg Boss 14, Weekend Ka Vaar, Preview: Salman Khan asks Rubina Dilaik if Abhinav Shukla is letting her down, she says 'Yes'
Yuvika posted a video of Pista and captioned it as, "Why you left us so early. Still in a shock. Can't believe I am writing this. Rip bro." Also Read - Bigg Boss 14: Rubina Dilaik's Shakti co-star Sudesh Berry on her superiority complex: She never made me feel that she is superior
Prince posted a picture of Pista and wrote, "Tu wo insan thi jisko koi kabhi bhool nahi payega bro. Tu hum sab k dil mein aise hai jaise pata nahi bachpan se saath ho. Tere jaisa positive insaan nahe dekha jo sabka acha aur humesha khush rehte tha. Pata nahi tha abhe jab main Tu aur yuvi goa gaye the wo humara last trip hoga or tere kami koi puri nahe kar payega. Humari industry mein bhe aur aur humare zindagi main bhe (You are a person one can never forget, bro. You remain etched in our hearts as if we knew each other since childhood. Never seen a positive person like you, who wished well to all and was always happy. Didn't know your Goa trip with Yuvi and me would be the last one. No one can fill your void, in the industry as well as our lives). Love u always. Last night she met with na accident."
Asim Riaz posted an image of Pista with Salman Khan on Instagram and wrote, "RIP".
Actor Kishwer Merchantt, also a contestant on season 9, commented on Prince's post, "I heard. So, unfortunate. Oh God. Can't imagine what her parents must be going through. Rip."
Season 13 housemate Shehnaaz Gill tweeted, "Such a joyful, vibrant and happy soul. You will be missed by everyone who's life you touched. #RIP Pista. "
Actor Kamya Punjabi, who was on season 7, posted, "Thats Pista, 23-year-old, a part of bigg boss team since last few years and a very very bright girl. Passed away last night. Rest in peace sweetheart. #pistadhakad."
(With inputs from IANS)
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