Bollywood actress Ananya Raj, known for her appearances in films such as 7 Hours to Go (2016), The Final Exit (2017) and Ghost (2019), has died at the age of 27. Her family confirmed the news through a statement shared on her Instagram account on Sunday, August 16.
According to the family, Ananya passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of July 15. They also revealed that the actress had been dealing with physical and mental health struggles for more than a year and had been fighting through the difficult period with strength.
In the statement, the family said, “This is Ananya’s family. It is with deep sadness that we have to inform you that Ananya passed away on the morning of July 15. She passed away peacefully in her sleep.”
The family further said that Ananya had been facing physical and mental difficulties for more than a year and had fought through them like a warrior. Describing her as a strong-willed person who lived life on her own terms, the family requested fans and well-wishers to pray for her soul and respect their privacy during the difficult time.
Ananya’s death has left fans and people familiar with her work shocked. Several users expressed their grief on social media, remembering the actress for her appearance, expressive performances and personality. Many fans offered prayers and condolences to her family.
Apart from her work in Bollywood films, Ananya was also featured in music videos associated with prominent music labels including T-Series, Zee Music and Times Music.
She also appeared in the Telugu film Thaggedhe Le, written and directed by Srinivasa Raju. Through her work across films and music videos, Ananya had established a presence in the Indian entertainment industry.
Her untimely death at the age of 27 has left her family, friends and fans mourning the loss of a young performer whose career was still developing.