Actor Sanchita Ugale, known for her roles in Kumkum Bhagya and Wagle Ki Duniya, allegedly died by suicide at her residence. As tributes continue to pour in for the late actor, Sheezan Khan has questioned the flood of "I should have called" posts on social media, wondering how many people truly made an effort to reach out while the person was still alive.
Sheezan Khan took to Instagram to share an emotional note urging people to check on their loved ones and support those who may be struggling before it is too late. He reflected that while people often come together to grieve after a loss, they frequently fail to put in the effort to stay connected when distance begins to grow between them.
"Everybody misses people after they’re gone. The harder question is: Who are you ignoring while they’re still here?" Sheezan said in his video.
He urged people to take responsibility for their relationships in real time, encouraging people not to wait for a crisis or loss to express care or concern. "Baad me iss cheez ka mourn karna, afsos karna, bohot easy hai (It is easy to mourn and grieve afterwards). But to actually make that effort when they are still there, that's the hard part. Kab kiya tha woh hard part tumne? (When did you do that last time?)"
Sanchita was known for her work on TV shows such as Kumkum Bhagya and Wagle Ki Duniya. News agency ANI reported that, according to police, the incident occurred between 7 and 7:30 PM on June 14 at Sai Santoshi Building in Achole village, Nalasopara East. Officials said Sanchita was found hanging from a ceiling fan in her bedroom using a saree. The room was locked from the inside.
Discussing suicides can be triggering for some. However, suicides are preventable. If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist.
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