Ugale's June 14 death renews focus on TV mental health
Sanchita Ugale, seen in shows like Kumkum Bhagya and Wagle Ki Duniya, died on June 14 at her Nalasopara home.
Messages shared by actor Indraxi suggested she had been struggling with self-doubt, anxiety and symptoms of depression.
Her passing has brought mental health in the television industry back into focus.
Bansal urges well-being Kulkarni cautions speculation
Actor Smita Bansal urged people to put emotional well-being first, saying, "You have to be very thick-skinned to survive this industry. But resilience alone is not enough. Our industry is very pressurizing, and mental space is equally important. Whatever happens, the priority should always be, 'I will live.'"
Sanchita's close friend Sarwam Kulkarni shared a heartfelt post remembering her as his rakhi sister and urged people not to speculate about the circumstances surrounding Ugale's death and to allow the investigation to take its course.