Best remembered for his association with Bandhan Saat Janmon Ka, Anuj Thakur’s journey in television is being remembered following his untimely death.
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Bandhan Saat Janmon Ka actor Anuj Thakur passes away at 33 (PC: Twitter)
The sudden death of a television actor at a young age has left friends and family struggling to come to terms with the lossAnuj Thakur, who worked in several Hindi television shows over the years, passed away at 33He was known for being part of popular serials and had built a career across different genres, from youth-oriented programmes to family dramas and comedy showsWhile his work brought him recognition among television viewers, his unexpected passing has also led to emotional tributes from people who knew him personally and worked with him.
What happened to Anuj Thakur?
Anuj Thakur reportedly died after suffering a seizure while sleeping at his home in MumbaiHis death came as a shock to his family and friends, particularly because he followed a regular fitness routineCasting director and close friend Rupesh Sonar shared the news publicly through an emotional Instagram tribute on Saturday.
“Still can’t believe that you are no longer with usYou were not just a friend but like a little brother to meWe had so many projects planned together, and I still remember witnessing your struggles during your initial days and seeing your journey,” Sonar wrote.
He also expressed disbelief over the actor’s sudden passing, adding, “Life is truly unpredictableIt’s heartbreaking to accept that you are gone so soonThis news feels unrealYou will always be remembered, brother,”
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What did Rupesh Sonar reveal about the actor’s final hours?
Sonar said he had met Thakur around ten days before his death and had not expected such newsAccording to his account, the actor went to sleep at night but did not wake up the following morning.
He reportedly woke up at around 4:30 am every day and followed a routine that included exercise and joggingOn the morning of his death, his alarm rang at the usual timeWhen his mother went to his room to wake him, she found that he had passed awaySonar said the actor had suffered a seizure during sleep.
Anuj Thakur’s television career and popular shows
Thakur began his television journey in 2008 with Bandhan Saat Janmon KaOver the years, he appeared in several shows, including Dhoom Machao Dhoom, Sukh by Chance, Kaali – Ek Agnipariksha, Beend Banoonga Ghodi Chadhunga, Main Lakshmi Tere Aangan Ki, Rab Se Sohna Isshq and Mahisagar.
One of his notable performances was in Mahisagar, where he played Sagar MehtaThe comedy-drama aired between 2013 and 2015 and helped him gain wider recognitionHe also appeared as Jai Poddar in Beend Banoonga Ghodi ChadhungaHis work across different television formats reflected his experience in both comic and dramatic roles.
What was Anuj Thakur’s last Instagram post?
Thakur’s last Instagram post was shared on July 30 and featured moments from his trip to South AfricaHe described the country fondly and spoke about how people would dance whenever they heard music“A beautiful countryLove how people dance on their way to/from anywhere when they hear any music…a wonderful birthday trip,” he wrote.
His Instagram account, under the handle @anujthakur247, had around 1,563 followers and 80 posts, according to the profile details sharedThe post offered a glimpse into his travels and personal interests beyond his television work.
