Sanchita Ugale suicide: Friend reveals actor battled depression, trauma
What's the story
Television actor Sanchita Ugale's (22) untimely demise has sparked a massive debate on mental health. The actor reportedly died by suicide at her Nalasopara residence on June 14. In light of this tragic incident, her close friend, Geetanjali, has opened up about Ugale's mental health struggles. Speaking to Telly Talk India, she revealed that the young actor had been battling depression since January and had difficulty sleeping.
Support efforts
Production house tried to help her
Geetanjali also revealed that the production house Ugale worked with had taken her to several doctors. "Production wale khud usko doctors ke paas le jaate the...They were trying to figure out ki kyon nahi so paa rahi hai," she said. Despite these efforts, Ugale continued to struggle with sleep and expressed a desire not to live. "Wo 6 mahine se ye baat kar rahi hai ki main marna chahti hoon, mujhe nahi jeena."
Emotional turmoil
Ugale felt emotionally drained after shoots
Geetanjali also shared that Ugale had told her about feeling emotionally drained after returning from a shoot in Gujarat. "Usne bola ki mera mann nahi lag raha hai," she recalled. When Geetanjali tried to encourage her by reminding her that she was leading a major show from producer Gul Khan's production house, Ugale allegedly responded differently than expected. "Usne bola ki mujhe achha nahi lag raha kuch bhi, ye life kaisi si hai aur mujhe bahut torturous lag raha hai."
Traumatic experience
She couldn't sleep for days at a time
Geetanjali further claimed that Ugale had been suffering from severe emotional trauma for months. "Wo aise paanch-paanch din soti nahi thi," she alleged. "Koi aisa trauma uske saath hua tha jo use na sone de raha tha." The actor also said she doesn't know what exactly triggered Ugale's condition but believes something deeply troubling had affected her.
Privacy concerns
Geetanjali requests people not to speculate about Ugale's personal life
As investigations continue, Geetanjali has offered to share messages and information with the authorities if needed but doesn't want private conversations to become social media content. She also urged people not to speculate about Ugale's personal life, saying, "Log concerned hain aur jaanna chahte hain ki kya hua aur wo cheez bahar aani bhi chahiye kyunki meri dost hai wo ab kabhi wapas nahi aayegi."
Ongoing probe
Police investigating all aspects of the case
Meanwhile, police officials have confirmed that Ugale died by suicide after hanging herself in a locked room at her residence. She was rushed to a hospital where doctors declared her dead on arrival. An Accidental Death Report (ADR) has been registered, and investigators are probing all aspects of the case, including her personal and professional life. The incident has left the television industry shocked, with many colleagues expressing their grief over the young actor's untimely demise.
Help is available
Please seek help if you're struggling
If you or anyone you know is suffering from suicidal thoughts, you can reach out to AASRA for suicide prevention counseling. Its number is 022-27546669 (24 hours). You can also dial Roshni NGO at +914066202000 or COOJ at +91-83222-52525. Sneha India Foundation, which works 24x7, can be contacted at +91-44246-40050, while Vandrevala Foundation's helpline number is +91-99996-66555 (call and WhatsApp).