Bhojpuri actress Amrita Pandey was found dead at her apartment in Bihar on Saturday, April 27, sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry. The untimely demise of the 25-year-old actress has left fans and colleagues mourning.
According to reports, hours before her death, Pandey had shared a cryptic message on her WhatsApp status, expressing her emotional turmoil. The status read, ‘Do naav me savaar thi uski zindagi, humne apni naav duba ke uska safar aasaan kar diya (Their life was on two boats, we made their path easier by sinking our boat),’ hinting at her struggles and despair.
Pandey’s family has claimed that the actress had been battling depression and was concerned about her fading career prospects. Her mental health is believed to have deteriorated due to a lack of work opportunities in the industry.
Amrita Pandey was married to Chandramani Jhangad, an animation engineer from Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur, in 2022. The couple had reportedly relocated to Mumbai in pursuit of her acting career.
Pandey’s last on-screen appearance was in the web series ‘Pratishodh’. She had also shared screen space with Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav in the film ‘Deewanapan’.
The news of Pandey’s death has sent shockwaves through the Bhojpuri film industry, with many expressing their condolences and disbelief. Fans and colleagues alike have taken to social media to mourn the loss of a talented actress who left an indelible mark on the industry.