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Published 18:20 IST, December 27th 2019

Baba Sehgal pays tribute to Kushal Punjabi, says 'he was more like a younger brother'

Kushal Punjabi's death shocked the television industry and fans. It has now been revealed that the actor committed suicide

Reported by: Jiya Chulet
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The news of television and Bollywood actor Kushal Punjabi's suicide has shocked fans. Many of his celebrity friends and co-workers expressed their shock and grief over his sudden death. Reportedly, the 37-year-old actor was found hanging dead at his home located in Pali Hill, Bandra, on December 27, 2019. According to the police report, he mentioned that no one should be blamed for his death, in a suicide note. 

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Kushal's close friend Karanvir Bohra broke the news on the internet and remembered the moment and spirit of him as a father and a person. In his post, Karanvir also mentioned that Kushal's smiling face has always inspired him. Whereas, other stars such as Karan Patel, Shweta Tiwari, Jay Bhanushali, Ravi Dubey, and Hiten Tejwani also paid a tribute to the actor. While expressing condolence, Baba Sehgal prayed for him and said he was more like a younger brother to him.

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Kushal Punjabi started his career as a model and dancer. He has been working in the entertainment industry for the past two decades. He marked his debut in 1995 with DD Channel's serial A Mouthful of Sky. After the success of the serial, he went on to star in many popular daily-soaps including Shhh... Phir Koi Hai and Ishq Mein Marjawan among others. Apart from TV, he was a part of a few Bollywood projects too, with stars like Farhan Akhtar, Ajay Devgn, and Salman Khan, among others. He was also a part of John Abraham and Arshad Warsi starrer Dan Dana Dan Goal.

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Updated 18:20 IST, December 27th 2019

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