Bollywood has expressed pain and shock at the news of TV actor Kushal Punjabi's untimely death. The actor committed suicide at his home in Mumbai on Thursday night.
I have known Kushal Punjabi since he was a kid. He was always an all rounder, a rare mix of talent and hard work. His commitment and dedication were an inspiration to everyone around him. I’m very sad that he’s gone. I’m even sadder that he gave up. RIP.
— Ranvir Shorey (@RanvirShorey) December 27, 2019
A police statement confirmed that the actor "committed suicide by hanging himself from a fan with a nylon rope."
Farhan Akhtar, who directed the late actor in Lakshya, tweeted: "Shocked and saddened to hear of Kushal Punjabi taking his own life. Have fond memories of working with him on Lakshya and witnessing him kick everyone's behind at boot camp. You will be missed brother. Condolences to the family."
Shocked and saddened to hear of Kushal Punjabi taking his own life. Have fond memories of working with him on Lakshya and witnessing him kick everyone’s behind at boot camp. You will be missed brother.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) December 27, 2019
Condolences to the family.
Actor John Abraham also tweeted about Kushal, captioning a picture with him and Arshad Warsi: “Heartbroken... RIP Kushal.”
Indian actor, former VJ and Kushal’s childhood friend, Ranveer Shorey tweeted: “I have known Kushal Punjabi since he was a kid. He was always an all rounder, a rare mix of talent and hard work. His commitment and dedication were an inspiration to everyone around him. I’m very sad that he’s gone. I’m even sadder that he gave up. RIP.”
Heartbroken... RIP Kushal. pic.twitter.com/IENfaXSJto
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) December 27, 2019
Kushal starred in daily soaps such as Dekho Magar Pyaar Se, Hum Tum, Aasman Se Aage and, Ishq Mein Marjawan.
The actor was 37 and is survived by his three-year-old son. His last Bollywood film was A Gentleman (2017).
