Who was Sandeep Nahar? Bollywood actor was found dead, left suicide note on social media

Nahar worked in 'Kesari' with Akshay Kumar and in 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' with SSR

Published: February 16, 2021 13:49 Nilanjana Javed, Senior News Editor

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Bollywood actor Sandeep Nahar [first from right] left the entire film industry and fans in shock after he allegedly committed suicide at his Mumbai residence on Monday (February 15). Nahar acted alongside late actor Sushant Singh Rajput as his friend in ‘MS Dhoni: The Untold Story’. Image Credit: Insta/sandeepnahar_official

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Nahar was found dead at his Goregaon residence, hours after leaving a suicide note and a video on Facebook. He was found hanging by his wife and a couple of others, according to police. Image Credit: Insta/sandeepnahar_official

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Nahar got married two years ago and while there are media reports of marital trouble based on his social media posts there have been no official comments from the police. Image Credit: Insta/sandeepnahar_official

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Nahar, who was in his 30s, acted in films such as 'Kesari' with Akshay Kumar and Sushant Singh Rajput starrer 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story'. He also appeared in ALT Balaji’s 'Kehne Ko Humsafar Hai'. Image Credit: Insta/sandeepnahar_official

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According to an India.com report, Sandeep belonged to Chandigarh where he completed his graduation and came to Mumbai to try his luck in the movies. Image Credit: Insta/sandeepnahar_official

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In the suicide note, Sandeep reportedly mentioned professional issues as well as personal problems. Regional media reports said Nahar claimed that he was replaced from projects after everything was finalised and agreements were signed. Image Credit: Insta/sandeepnahar_official

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The nine-minute long video he posted on Facebook where he reportedly said he wanted to commit suicide has been taken offline along with the note. Police said investigation is ongoing. Image Credit: Insta/sandeepnahar_official

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Condolences poured in from netizens and industry colleagues after the news broke. Ranvir Shorey mourned the young actor, emphasizing the ‘pressures behind the screen’. penned a thoughtful note and expressed, “The pressures behind the screen, neither from the balconies nor stalls can be seen. Om Shanti. #RIP.” Image Credit:

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Actor Akshay Kumar remembered his Kesari co-star Sandeep Nahar in a heart-wrenching tweetand wrote : "Heartbreaking to know about Sandeep Nahar's passing away. A smiling young man passionate for food as I remember him from Kesari. Life's unpredictable. Please seek help if ever feeling low. Peace for his soul." Image Credit: Insta/sandeepnahar_official

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[Top left] The actor, who was also seen in ALT Balaji’s Kehne Ko Humsafar Hai. Nahar’s body was found in a hanging position. Deputy Commissioner of Police Vishal Thakur said. "The body has been sent for postmortem and the exact cause of his death can be ascertained after that.”as reported by ANI. Image Credit: Insta/sandeepnahar_official

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