Sanchita Ugale suicide: 'Saajan Ghar' co-actor Ujjwal faces harassment allegations
What's the story
Actor Sanchita Ugale's untimely death has shocked the entertainment industry. The 22-year-old allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Nalasopara, Mumbai, on Sunday (June 14). As the investigation continues, conflicting claims about the circumstances surrounding her death have emerged from people who knew and worked with her. Her close friend and actor Indraxi Kanjilal has accused Ugale's Saajan Ghar co-star Ujjwal Sharma of harassment and threats.
Disagreement
Kanjilal slams Sharma's previous statements
Sharma, who played Ugale's on-screen partner in Saajan Ghar, had previously claimed that she was going through a difficult phase after a breakup. However, Kanjilal has strongly objected to Sharma's statements. She told TellyChakkar, "I am appalled by Ujjwal's statement regarding Sanchita's love life. He wasn't close enough to know anything about it." "Instead of speaking about that, why didn't he talk about the trauma he put her through?" she asked.
Allegations
Ugale was excited to land 'Saajan Ghar' role: Kanjilal
Kanjilal alleged that Ugale had been subjected to mental harassment by Sharma while working on Saajan Ghar. She further recalled their friendship and said, "Sanchita and I met during a mock shoot for a show that eventually got shelved. We instantly connected and remained in constant touch." "About a month later, she bagged Saajan Ghar and was extremely happy to have landed a new project."
Health impact
'She was so harassed, her health started deteriorating'
Kanjilal claimed that Ugale's happiness was short-lived as she had to work with people like Sharma. "She was so harassed that her health started deteriorating, and she was eventually forced to quit the show," the actor alleged. She said she learned about the situation when casting directors approached her for an audition for a new lead in the show. "That's when I called her, and she narrated the entire ordeal," alleged Kanjilal.
Financial dispute
Financial dispute also created rift between Ugale, Sharma
Kanjilal also alleged that a financial dispute had strained Ugale's relationship with Sharma. "Ujjwal had apparently borrowed money from Sanchita and later behaved rudely with her. When she asked him to return the money, he lashed out, humiliated her, and even threatened to hit her." "I have screenshots of their chats where he used inappropriate language and insulted her," she claimed.
Investigation
'I noticed that she had shared an old video'
Kanjilal said Ugale had complained to the show's seniors but eventually decided to leave after believing the situation would not improve. She also reflected on Ugale's last social media post, saying it may have triggered certain emotions. "I noticed that she had shared an old video from Saajan Ghar on her Instagram yesterday." "As a psychologist, I feel that seeing herself dressed as the character and reliving the life she had always dreamed of may have triggered certain emotions."
Emotional conclusion
'Everything still feels blurred and unreal'
Kanjilal emotionally concluded, "If she had spoken to me, I would have tried to help her, and maybe things could have been different. Everything still feels blurred and unreal." Meanwhile, Sharma is yet to respond to the allegations Kanjilal leveled against him. The police said they are investigating all possible aspects of Ugale's death.