Bhojpur actress Annapurna popularly known as Amrita Pandey found dead under mysterious circumstances at her residence in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district, a senior police officer said on Tuesday.
The actress was found dead at Divyadharma Apartment in Adampur Ship Ghat here on April 27.
Amrita Pandey found dead
It is suspected that the 27-year-old actress may have committed suicide hours before her death, she reportedly posted a cryptic note on her WhatsApp status. However, the police did not receive any suicide note.
According to reports, her WhatsApp status read “Do naav mein sawar thi uski zindagi, humne apni naav duba ke uska safar aasaan kar diya” (His/her life sailed on two ships, the journey was made easier by sinking the ship)” .
The actress, who resided in Mumbai, traveled to Bhagalpur to attend a family function.
A local police officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, told the media that according to her family members, Amrita’s sister went to her room at 3.30 pm on April 27. She found her hanged. She was taken to the nearest hospital where she was pronounced dead. She is survived by her husband Chandramani Jhangad, an animation engineer.
Amrita Pandey found dead
Speaking to PTI on Tuesday, Anand Kumar, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Bhagalpur said, “The police have already ordered an inquiry into Amrita’s death. We have collected all available scientific evidence from the spot and sent it for forensic examination.” The case is being investigated very scientifically under the supervision of the District Superintendent. We are also recording the statements of the victim’s family members”.
Amrita has worked in several Bhojpuri films. She worked with Bhojpuri star Khesari Lal Yadav in Deewanapan. She has also acted in a number of Hindi films and shows.
The tragic news of the death of Bhojpuri actor Amrita Pandey shook the nation. The actress died in her apartment on April 27, 2024. Although no note was found in her home, the police suspect that she died by suicide. Fans are waiting for confirmation of the real reason, which will be revealed after an investigation.
Death of Amrita Pandey
Amrita Pandey, one of the most prominent actresses in the Bhojpuri film industry, was found dead in her flat after a confusing WhatsApp status. According to an NDTV report, the actress posted a shayari in her status which read, “Do naav me savaar thi uski zindagi, humne apni naav duba ke uska safar aasaan kar diya (Their life was riding on two boats, I made their way easier by sinking my boat).
According to a Times of India report, Amrita suffered from chronic depression and was extremely worried about her career in the entertainment industry. Her family also revealed that lack of job opportunities and projects was the cause of her deteriorating mental health. They also revealed that he is undergoing treatment for depression (Helping Someone With Depression). However, they have not issued an official statement on this yet.
She and her husband visited Bhagalpur for her sister’s wedding on 18 April 2024. After the celebrations, her husband left for Mumbai while she stayed back for a few days. On 27 April 2024, the Jogsar police in Bihar received a case of a woman’s death, allegedly by suicide, at Divyadharma Apartment. On arrival, the body lying on the bed was identified as Amrita Pandey.
Who was Amrita Pandey?
Amrita Pandey, also known as Annapurna, was one of the most famous actresses in the Bhojpuri film industry. She has also been seen in major Hindi film industry projects including ‘Haider’ (2014), ‘Dangal’ (2016) and ‘Chennai Express’ (2013). Her last project was the web series ‘Pratishodh’. Pandey tied the knot with Chandramani Jhangad, an animation engineer. They lived in a flat in Mumbai.
