Pratyusha Banerjee, Balika Vadhu actress death: Suicide or murder?

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Pratyusha Banerjee death: TV actress Pratyusha Banerjee Balika Vadhu actress has committed suicide according to reports. Pratyusha Banerjee, known for her role of adult Anandi in the popular serial "Balika Vadhu", allegedly committed suicide in Mumbai on Friday, police said. The news has left the industry shocked. The virtual world went into a tizzy once the news of Pratyusha Banerjee's suicide surfaced, with many hoping that it was an April Fools' joke. Hailing from Jharkhand, Pratyusha catapulted to fame with her role in "Balika Vadhu" between 2010-2013.

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3. Pratyusha Banerjee death: Parents of TV actress Pratyusha Banerjee, who allegedly committed suicide, today alleged that her daughter took the extreme step as she was subjected to torture by her boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh. Rahul, a TV producer, who is currently in hospital, was today booked after police registered an FIR based on a complaint filed by Banerjee's mother Soma at Bangurnagar Police Station. "He (Rahul) should not get out. My daughter should get justice and I would like to appeal to the entire nation to help me in seeking justice for my daughter. He tortured my daughter a lot and finished her," Soma said.

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"Is it confirmed? It is really sad, I am just shocked and speechless. I can only pray for her family right now," actress Elli Evram, who also participated in the show with Pratyusha, said, adding that "So shocked to hear about Pratyusha Banerjee suicide. Makes me think of Nafisa and Jiah. All beautiful, talented girls. This is heartbreaking," Sophie Choudry tweeted.

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Pratyusha Banerjee death: Police are investigating the probable cause that may have spurred Pratyusha Banerjee to resort to the extreme step. Her colleagues from the industry and her fans are in complete disbelief with news that the talented young girl, all of 24, is no more.

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Pratyusha Banerjee death: Veteran actress Surekha Sikri, who played 'Dadisa' to Pratyusha Banerjee's character in "Balika Vadhu", told IANS: "I am absolutely shocked. I knew her, she was very sweet. She was a sensitive person, she must have taken something to heart and must have got really emotional."

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Pratyusha Banerjee death: According to Tanuj Garg, former CEO of Balaji Motion Pictures, Pratyusha Banerjee had plans to marry her beau Rahul Singh. "Terrible, terrible news about Pratyusha Banerjee. Met her once at a party. How extreme must pressures be to drive one to take one's own life. Friends met Pratyusha Banerjee and her boyfriend Rahul (who owns a production house) on Holi and they seemed happy. They were to get married," Garg shared on Twitter. Pratyusha Banerjee was later seen in the reality dance show "Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 5", "Bigg Boss 7" and hosted some episodes of "Savdhan India". She recently appeared in "Sasural Simar Ka".