Overview

• Ghadigaonkar was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in his Goregaon West flat on June 20 after his wife, unable to reach him, alerted neighbours and police.
• Investigators reported no evidence of foul play and said no suicide note was found, with inquiries set to explore potential triggers such as work-related stress and alcohol dependence.
• Over his career, the 34-year-old appeared in Marathi TV serials like Lavangi Mirchi and Man Kasturi Re, performed in the musical play Sangeet Bibat Akhyan, and directed projects under Ghanta Naad Production.
• Fellow actors and fans, led by Ankur Vitthalrao Wadhave, paid tribute on social media, expressing grief and calling attention to the challenges facing creative professionals.
• His death has prompted renewed calls among industry stakeholders for robust mental health support systems to address the emotional toll of irregular work in regional entertainment.