Television actor Sameer Sharma has allegedly ended his life by suicide. He was 44. Sharma was found hanging on Wednesday night from the kitchen ceiling of his residence in Ahinsa Marg, Malad west. A police complaint has been lodged at Malad Police Station.
"A case of accidental death has been registered and the body has been sent for autopsy," told Malad police station senior inspector George Fernandez.
No suicide note has been recovered. As per report, the actor had moved in the rented apartment in Malad in February this year. His body was first discovered by the watchman of the society on Wednesday night who immediately alerted Sharma's neighbours.
Looking at the condition of the body the police have suspected that the actor probably died two days ago.
Sameer Sharma was a popular face on television. He has featured in daily soaps like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Left Right Left, Woh Rehne Waali Mehlon Ki and several others. He last featured in the ongoing daily soap Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Ke in the role of Shaurya Maheshwari.
If you are aware of anyone facing mental health issues or feeling suicidal, please provide help. Here are some helpline numbers:
Tamil Nadu:
State health department suicide helpline number - 104
Sneha Suicide Prevention Centre - 044-24640050 (listed as the sole suicide prevention helpline in TN
Maharashtra (Mumbai):
Aasra - 022 2754 6669
Andhra Pradesh:
Life Suicide Prevention Helpline No.78930-78930
Karnataka:
Sahai: 24-hour helpline numbers: 080- 65000111, 080-65000222
Kerala:
Maithri helpline - 0484-2540530
Chaithram helpline: 0484-2361161
Both are 24-hour helpline numbers.
Telangana:
Telangana government suicide prevention toll-free no: 104