From Bigg Boss winner Sidharth Shukla to Taarak Mehta's Kavi Kumar Azad: Sudden deaths of TV celebs that shook the nation

Singer KK's sudden death has left many across the country shattered. Such tragic deaths are hard to believe and leave a void behind that's hard to fill. Here's taking a look at TV celebs who died too young leaving their family, friends and fans forever in grief.

Sidharth Shukla reportedly suffered a massive heart attack on September 2, 2021. The actor had complained of uneasiness the night before and had taken medication for the same. He did not wake up the next day and was rushed to the hospital. The late actor was cremated in Oshiwara on September 3, 2021. His demise left his family, Shehnaaz Gill and fans shocked. Many of them came to attend his funeral which was conducted according to the Brahma Kumaris rituals. His sudden demise was mourned by many in the industry. (Photo: Instagram)

Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai actress Divya Bhatnagar died at 34 due to Covid-19 in 2020. The actress had a troubled marriage with husband Gagan Gabru. Her brother Devashish had told TOI, "Gagan started torturing Divya physically and mentally soon after their marriage. She had written a note on November 7, in which she had stated that Gagan tortures and abuses her. We found the note in her cupboard yesterday. She had also approached the police and filed an NC on November 16 against him, following an episode of domestic abuse. I had told her to stay strong when I got to talk to her during her hospitalisation." Even Devoleena Bhattacharjee had accused Gagan of domestic violence and abuse on her social media and held him responsible for her death.

Balika Vadhu fame Pratyusha Banerjee's suicide on April 1, 2016 shook the entire nation. She was 24. Pratyusha was found hanging in her Mumbai apartment, and according to the postmortem report the cause of death was suicide. However, her parents pressed charges of abetment to suicide against her boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh. Reportedly, Pratyusha had a troubled relationship with Rahul. She had become an alcoholic and was depressed due to financial and emotional crunches.

TV actor Kushal Punjabi, who was part of popular shows like Ishq Main Marjawan, was found dead at his Mumbai residence on December 26, 2019. His friends found him hanging from the ceiling when they entered his flat. He left behind a suicide note which read that nobody should be held responsible for his suicide. Several TV celebs expressed shock at the drastic step he took. Chhavi Mittal had shared, "I hope you are in a better place my dear friend. I have no words to express what I feel today. Just that you will forever be missed by me and all of us whose lives you touched. I wish you peace." Karanvir Bohra, Dimple Jhangiani, Chetan Hansraj, Karan Patel were also shocked to learn the news.

Actor Amit Mistry, who worked in TV shows like Tenali Rama and Maddam Sir, died of a heart attack in April last year. He was 47. His manager Maharshi Desai confirmed the news of his death and shared, "I am in complete shock myself. He was all well and was at his home only. He didn’t even complain of any health issue. Post breakfast he felt an ache in his heart and it was a heart attack and his family couldn’t even take him to the hospital." His family and friends from the industry including actor Dilip Joshi were shocked to learn about his sudden demise.

Kavi Kumar Azad, who played the role of Dr. Hathi in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, passed away on July 9, 2018. He was just 46. The late actor died due to a massive heart attack. His sudden death left the entire team in shock. Producer Asit Kumar Modi had said, "He was an amazing actor and a very positive person. He truly loved the show and always came for the shoot even if he was not feeling well. He called today morning that he is not well and will not be able to come for shoot. And later we got the news that he passed away. We are all too numb to say anything."

Abir Goswami (38), who starred in the TV show Pyaar Ka Dard Hai, passed away on May 31, 2013 after suffering a massive heart attack while running on a treadmill in his gym. He was rushed to the hospital where he was declared dead on arrival. The actor reportedly had rheumatic heart disease, but the gym where he was a member for three years said he didn't mention anything. It was hard for his family and friends to believe he was gone. Producer JD Majethia had then said, "This has scared and shocked all of us. We all want to correct ourselves, but you never know, he was such a fit person.'' Actor Rakshanda Khan too reiterated that Abir was 'a fit person'.