All you need to know about the actress Amrita Pandey who died by suicide at 27
etimes.in / Jun 13, 2024, 19:35 (IST)
On April 25th, Bhojpuri actress Amrita Pandey was discovered dead in her Bhagalpur apartment, where she reportedly hung herself from a ceiling fan using her saree. Her sudden demise has shocked the public, especially after she posted a cryptic note on social media just hours before the tragic incident. Amrita Pandey, also known as Annapurna in the industry, had made a name for herself in Bhojpuri cinema and had roles in various Hindi web series, films, and commercials. At just 27 years old, she had acted alongside Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav in the film Deewanapan. In 2022, Amrita married Chandramani Jhangad, an animation engineer based in Mumbai, where she resided with him before her untimely death. Following her suicide, Amrita's close relatives disclosed that she had been battling depression and other mental health issues for some time, undergoing treatment while also dealing with work-related challenges. Authorities are investigating, suspecting depression as the primary cause, though no suicide note was found.