From Sanchita Ugale to Tunisha Sharma: 7 Young Television Actresses Who Died by Suicide

Sanchita Ugale (2004–2026) was a young and promising Indian television and film actress best known for her role as Diya Tandon in Kumkum Bhagya. She also appeared in shows like Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kisse and Dilwali Dulha Le Jayegi, along with films such as Chhaava and Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout, and the OTT series Crime Aaj Kal. Tragically, at just 22, she passed away on 14 June 2026 after being found unresponsive at her residence in Maharashtra, leaving fans and the entertainment industry in deep shock. 

Vaishali Takkar (1992–2022) was a popular Indian television actress best known for her roles as Anjali Bharadwaj in Sasural Simar Ka and Sanjana in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. She began her career with Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai and rose to fame with Sasural Simar Ka, later appearing in shows like Super Sisters, Vish Ya Amrit: Sitara, and Manmohini 2. Tragically, she passed away on 15 October 2022 at the age of 30 after being found dead at her residence in Indore, leaving fans and the television industry deeply saddened. 

Pallavi Dey (1997–2022), also known as Pallabi Dey, was a popular Bengali television actress who gained recognition through shows like Ami Sirajer Begum, Mon Mane Na, and Tobu Mone Rekho. Known for her strong performances and on-screen presence, she became a household name in a short span of time. Tragically, she passed away at just 25 on 15 May 2022 after being found dead in her Kolkata apartment, a loss that deeply shocked the television industry and highlighted ongoing conversations around mental health. 

Tunisha Sharma (2002–2022) was a talented Indian television and film actress who gained widespread recognition at a very young age. She began her career at just 13 with Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap and rose to fame with shows like Chakravartin Ashoka Samrat, Internet Wala Love, and Ishq Subhan Allah. She also appeared in Bollywood films, playing younger versions of Katrina Kaif in Fitoor and Baar Baar Dekho, and featured in Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh. Tragically, she passed away at the age of 20 on 24 December 2022 after being found dead on the sets of Ali Baba: Dastaan-E-Kabul in Maharashtra, leaving the industry and her fans in deep shock. 

Sejal Sharma (1992–2020) was an Indian television actress best known for playing Simmi Khosla in Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji. Originally from Udaipur, she moved to Mumbai in 2017 to pursue her acting dreams and gained recognition through television as well as independent projects like Azad Parindey and No More #MeToo. Tragically, she passed away on 24 January 2020 at the age of 27 at her residence in Mumbai, leaving behind a note citing personal reasons, a loss that deeply saddened the television industry. 

Preksha Mehta (1995–2020) was a promising Indian television actress known for her appearances in shows like Crime Patrol, Laal Ishq, and Meri Durga, along with a brief role in Padman. Trained at the Madhya Pradesh School of Drama, she moved to Mumbai in 2018 to pursue acting and also featured in music videos like Tore Naina. Tragically, during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, when work came to a halt, she returned to Indore, where she passed away by suicide on 26 May at the age of 25, leaving the industry and her fans deeply saddened. 

Pratyusha Banerjee (1991–2016) was a widely loved Indian television actress who became a household name with her iconic role as Anandi in the hit TV show Balika Vadhu. Born in Jamshedpur, she rose to overnight fame in 2010 after being selected through a nationwide talent hunt. Tragically, her life was cut short at just 24 when she was found dead in her Mumbai apartment on 1 April 2016, a loss that deeply shocked fans and the television industry.