Bhojpuri actor Amrita Pandey was found dead in her apartment in Bihar's Bhagalpur last week on April 27, police said. Police suspect that the 27-year-old actor committed suicide, but the case is under investigation.
Police said she had posted a cryptic WhatsApp status before her death, which read: “Do me naav thi uski zindagi, humne apni naav ke uska safar aasaan kar diya” (His/her life was on two boats, we made the journey easy by sinking one). The police did not recover a suicide note. She is survived by her husband.
Amrita's family said she was worried about her career as she was not getting enough work and was suffering from depression. The family said she was undergoing treatment for depression.
The actor lived in Mumbai with her husband, Chandramani Jhangad, an animation engineer. She went to Bhagalpur on April 18 to attend her sister's wedding. Her husband returned home after the wedding, but Amrita chose to stay behind.
The actor was paired with Bhojpuri star Khesari Lal Yadav in 'Deewanapan'. She has also acted in Hindi films, TV shows and web series. She is also known for her role in the web series 'Parishodh'.
City Superintendent of Police Shri Raj said that we will conduct a high-level investigation into the matter. A team has been formed, the family members are being questioned and further action is being taken in the case.