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TV actor Anuj Thakur dies at 33 after suffering a seizure
Indian television actor Anuj Thakur died on October 27, aged 33.
His friend and collaborator Rupesh Sonar confirmed his death in an Instagram tribute.
Sonar said Thakur suffered a seizure while asleep and did not wake up.
Thakur appeared in shows including Dhoom Machao Dhoom and Bandhan Saath Janmon Ka.
Sonar said he had known Thakur since 2008 and last met him about 10 days before his death.
Thakur had been talking about making a comeback, Sonar said.
His death has prompted tributes from people in television who knew him.
The accounts provided no information about funeral arrangements or further plans.
TV actor Anuj Thakur died on October 27 after suffering a seizure, according to his friend Rupesh Sonar.
Sonar said Thakur was found dead in his room after he did not wake when his 4:30 a.m. alarm went off.
Sonar said he had known Thakur since 2008 and last met him about 10 days before his death.
Sonar confirmed the death in an Instagram post, shared on October 30 according to NDTV.
The articles give conflicting ages: the headlines and most of the text say Thakur was 33, while an Indian Express photo caption says he was 30.
- Who
- TV actor Anuj Thakur died. His friend and casting director Rupesh Sonar confirmed the news.
- What
- Thakur died after suffering a seizure, according to Sonar.
- When
- October 27; the year is not stated in the articles.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Sonar said Thakur suffered a seizure, but the articles do not state what caused it.
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Sonar said he had known Thakur since 2008 and worked with him on their first show, Bandhan Saath Janmon Ka.
Sonar said he last met Thakur, who was talking about making a comeback.
Thakur died after suffering a seizure, according to Sonar.
NDTV reported that Sonar had shared a tribute post about Thakur on Instagram.
- Reported age
- 33 in the headlines and most of the text; 30 in an Indian Express photo caption
- Date of death
- October 27
- Reported cause
- Seizure
- Friend and casting director
- Rupesh Sonar
- Sonar's association with Thakur
- Since 2008
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What people are saying
I was shocked to hear that he had gone to sleep at night and never woke up.
I have known Anuj since 2008; we worked together on our first show, Bandhan Saath Janmon Ka.
Ohhh my God… that’s unbelievably… Very sad to hear this, I knew him since his initial days… Very sweet and nice guy… May his soul rest in peace.
What are you saying? How’s that possible? He was a happy boy.