Overview
- Anuj Thakur died on Tuesday, October 27, and was found unresponsive at his home in Oshiwara after his morning alarm went off, his mother discovered him.
- Casting director and close friend Rupesh Sonar publicly confirmed the death, posted an Instagram tribute, and said he had seen Thakur about 10 days before he died.
- Friends and family tell reporters Thakur likely suffered a seizure and had experienced a previous seizure earlier this year for which he was taking medication.
- Colleagues from television shows such as Dhoom Machao Dhoom and Mahisagar posted condolences and recalled that Thakur had been discussing a return to TV work.
- No public police, medical or autopsy statement has been released to independently confirm the cause, and the family travelled to Haridwar for last rites and privacy.