Television actor Sanchita Ugale’s death is being met with allegations from her family about the circumstances leading to her death. According to reports, Ugale died on June 14, and her brother Akash says her suicide came under pressure from the television industry. He claims that “casting people” harassed her, which he says contributed to her mental stress and eventual death. Akash also draws a parallel with actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death in 2020, citing a similar connection he perceives between the two cases, including the fact that both deaths occurred on June 14. He has urged national leaders to intervene and sought a thorough investigation into what led to Ugale’s death.

Police are reported to be investigating Ugale’s case. Reports state that an accidental death report has been filed by her father, and the investigation is focused on establishing the facts and determining whether the death was accidental or suicide. Ugale is described as having appeared in TV serials including Saajan Ghar, Kumkum Bhagya, and Dilwali Dulha Le Jayegi.