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Published 18:14 IST, February 16th 2021

Akshay Kumar expresses his grief over 'Kesari' actor Sandeep Nahar's death

Actor Akshay Kumar tweeted that he was shaken by the news of Sandeep Nahar's death. He suggested people to talk to someone if they feel low.

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Sandeep Nahar allegedly died by suicide on February 15. His co-stars from the industry seemed extremely shocked by the news. Actor Akshay Kumar took to his Twitter handle to express his grief. The two worked together on Akshay's film Kesari. 

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Akshay Kumar expresses his grief about Sandeep Nahar's death

Sandeep Nahar was seen as one of the 21 actors who played Sikh warriors in the film Kesari. The film starred Akshay Kumar in the lead role. The actor seemed shocked by the news of Sandeep's suicide. He wrote that he was heartbroken when he came to know about his death. He mentioned he remembers Sandeep as a smiling young man who was always passionate about food. He added that our lives are very unpredictable and people should seek help if they are feeling low. He wrote, "Peace for his soul" Take a look at Akshay Kumar's tweet here:

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Several fans of Akshay Kumar seemed shocked after he tweeted the news. An Instagram user wrote that the 'culprits behind Sandeep Nahar's alleged suicide should be put behind bars immediately'. Another user wrote that he agrees with Akshay that life is very unpredictable. Another fan of Akshay tweeted that suicide is not an option and people should seek help. She wrote that depression is more dangerous than any virus that exists today. She added that there's one solution which is to express your problems or difficulties with your family, friends and loved ones. Here are some comments on Akshay's tweet. 

Sandeep Nahar's role in Kesari 

Sandeep Nahar was seen playing the role of Buta Singh in the film. The character was one amongst the 21 Sikhs who fought in the battle of Saragarhi. Buta Singh was a fun-loving character amongst the 21 Sikhs. According to Telechakkar, the actor had to gain weight for his role. He finally managed to eat a lot and reach his goal of 101 kgs. However, the actor was very insecure about his weight as he couldn't go for other film auditions. 

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Sandeep Nahar's death 

According to PTI, the actor passed away in Mumbai after posting a video himself as a suicide note on Facebook. He purportedly blamed his wife and the politics in Bollywood as the reasons for his death. He was found unconscious in his flat in Goregaon by his wife Kanchan and friends. They immediately took him to the hospital where he was declared dead. In the note, he also mentioned that he would've died a long time but gave himself time and hope that things would get better. He requested that his wife shouldn't be blamed for this and she should get treated by a therapist as soon as possible. 

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18:14 IST, February 16th 2021