TV actor Anuj Thakur dies at 33

Actor Anuj Thakur, who has featured in television shows such as Dhoom Machao Dhoom, Bandhan Saath Janmon Ka and Mahisagar, among others, died after suffering a seizure during sleep. Rupesh Sonar, the casting director and his friend shared the news with a post on Instagram handle on Saturday and said the late actor was like his brother. 

“Still can’t believe that you are no longer with us. You were not just a friend but like a little brother to me. We had so many projects planned together, and I still remember witnessing your struggles during your initial days and seeing your journey,” read the caption. “Life is truly unpredictable. It is heartbreaking to accept that you are gone so soon. This news feels unreal. You will always be remembered, brother. Rest in peace,” he added. The actor died on October 27. He was 33.

Sonar said he got the news on Saturday after meeting the actor's mother and brother. Thakur followed a routine and would get up at 4:30 every morning, however, on Tuesday, his alarm kept ringing until his mother entered the room, only to find him dead.