I feel that when it rains on the Indian TV and film industry, it pours. Just recently we got the sad news of the sudden demise of Splitsvilla fame-actor Aditya Singh Rajput. And now, there are not one but two shocking pieces of news that have jolted the industry.
In an unfortunate car accident in Shimla, actress Vaibhavi Upadhyaya, whom we recognize as Jasmine from the show ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’, passed away.
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According to a report by Zee News, the 32-year-old actress was travelling in her Fortuner car with her fiance when it fell into a gorge as they were trying to navigate their way through a steep curve in the Banjar area of the Kullu district.
“Vaibhavi tried to get out of the vehicle through the window and sustained a head injury which proved fatal while the other passenger was safe,” informed SP Kullu Sakshi Verma.
Vaibhavi’s friends from the fraternity and fans alike couldn’t believe this tragic news.
Shocking! A very fine actress and a dear friend Vaibhavi Upadhyay, popularly known as “ Jasmine “ of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai passed away. She met with an accident in north a few hours back. Rest in peace Vaibhavi #SarabhaiVsSarabhai #Hatsoff @sats45 @TheRupali pic.twitter.com/I7clRrQeMq
— DEVEN BHOJANI (@Deven_Bhojani) May 23, 2023
Vaibhavi Upadhyay, aka Jasmin in our serial Sarabhai vs Sarabhai a fine actor and a colleague left for heavenly abode yday.The whole SvS team is in a shock. ओम शान्ति 🙏🙏🙏
— satish shah🇮🇳 (@sats45) May 24, 2023
Life is so unpredictable.
A very fine actress ,dear friend Vaibhavi upadhyay popularly known as“ jasmine “of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai passed away.She met with an accident in north. Family will bring her to mumbai tomorrow morning around 11 am for last rites . RIP vaibhavi 🙏— JDMajethia (@JDMajethia) May 23, 2023
Along with the death of Vaibhavi came another resourceful report that sent shockwaves to the industry. Another acclaimed and popular TV actor Nitesh Pandey left for his heavenly abode after he suffered a cardiac arrest in Igatpuri, Maharashtra.
Nitesh Pandey (51) was in movies like ‘Madaari’, ‘Badhaai Do’ and in TV shows like ‘Anupamaa’, ‘Astitva… Ek Prem Kahani’, and ‘Saaya’, among others.
According to a report by The Indian Express, Nitesh was travelling for work when he got a heart attack. Producer JD Majethia informed, “Nitesh was in Igatpuri and suffered a cardiac arrest. He passed away around 2 am.”
It was also reported that Nitesh Pandey was at a hotel in Igatpuri when he was found deceased. Currently, a police team is investigating the matter.
The passing away of three TV stars in a matter of days got people wondering how unpredictable life is.
Three young persons. Three actors. Passed away in a span of 3-4 days. Rest In Peace dear colleagues. This is such an unkind time. Prayers with their grieving families.#AdityaSinghRajput #VaibhaviUpadhyay#NiteshPandey
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) May 24, 2023
Since 3 days just getting bad news of death from the industry friends.
Every day life teaches us that there is nothing called tomorrow.
So saddened by the news of passing away of Vaibhavi Upadhyay Aditya Singh Rajput & #NiteshPandey (due to cardiac arrest).
May god provide… pic.twitter.com/aXvgwWcMzl— AbRaam Paandey (@myabraam) May 24, 2023
Three members of our fraternity passed away in span of just few days, shocked, sad…..my condolences to the respective families🙏🙏🙏 om shanti#AdityaSinghRajput #vaibhaviupadhyay #niteshpandey
— Sourabh raaj jain (@saurabhraajjain) May 24, 2023
Recieved utterly shocking news of death of one of the best actors Nitish Pandey and Vaibhavi Upadhyay.
May their souls Rest in Peace.
ॐ शांति. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/lIiiCeCkfS— The Legal Man (@LegalTL) May 24, 2023
It’s indeed a dark week for the Indian Television industry. Three back to back deaths in a span of three days. First Aditya Singh Rajput, then Vaibhavi Upadhyay and Nitesh Pandey’ sudden demise today. May all their souls depart in peace. Om shanti 🙏
— le_trépas ❄ (@Inutilededisc) May 24, 2023
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Our hearts go out to the families of the departed souls. May they find strength at such testing times.