Pratyusha Banerjee death: Like Balika Vadhu’s Anandi, here are other actresses who died in their prime

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Pratyusha Banerjee death: Whether the former Balika Vadhu actress was murdered or committed suicide in her Bangur Nagar residence in suburban Goregaon is still unclear, but the police has questioned her boyfriend Rahul Raj Singh to find out what actually happened. Pratyusha was reportedly facing problems in her relationship with Singh. The 24-year-old Pratyusha, who shot to fame with her role as Anandi in 'Balika Vadhu', was found hanging from the ceiling at her flat Friday evening. According to police, the actress, prima facie, committed suicide in her flat at around 1700 hours (daeth occurred around afternoon) after which she was taken to a hospital. The untimely death of Pratyusha Banerjee yet again brings to the fore the tensions, pressures and insecurity that are a major part of the glamour-filled life of a celebrity. What may begin with smiles, starry eyes, high aspirations, could end in despair, which several celebrities have been unable to cope with. Here we cover 5 famous Indian actors/actresses who died an untimley death, from Pratyusha Banerjee, Kuljeet Randhawa to Nafisa Joseph: (Instagram Photo)

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1. Pratyusha Banerjee (2016): Famous for her portrayal as Anandi in the TV show "Balika Vadhu", Pratyusha allegedly committed suicide in Mumbai on Friday. The actress hanged herself from a fan at her Goregaon residence. Her boyfriend, Rahul Raj Singh, took her to the hospital where she succumbed. (Instagram Photo)

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2. Jiah Khan (2013): She was just three films old in Bollywood and starred alongside A-listers like Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan. Jiah Khan was found dead, hanging from her ceiling fan in June, 2013 at her residence in Juhu, Mumbai. She left behind a suicide note in which she mentioned her "abusive relationship" with actor Aditya Pancholi's son Sooraj. Jiah was only 25 when she ended her life.

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3. Viveka Babajee (2010): Sultry Mauritian model and actress Viveka Babajee was best known for her KamaSutra condom advertisements. Viveka was found hanging from the ceiling fan of her Mumbai apartment in 2010. She blamed boyfriend Gautam Vohra for her death in a dairy entry. Police said that she committed suicide due to depression. (Express Photo)

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4. Kuljeet Randhawa (2006): An actress and a model Kuljeet Randhawa, who was seen in the TV show "C.A.T.S", an Indian version of "Charlie's Angels", hanged herself in her apartment in Juhu, Mumbai in 2006. She even left behind a suicide note stating that she was ending her life as she was unable to cope with life's pressures. (Express Photo)

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5. Nafisa Joseph (2004): The model-turned-video jockey, who acted in the TV series "C.A.T.S" along with Kuljeet, reportedly hanged herself in her flat in Versova, Mumbai in July 2004. (Express Photo)