Well known actor Asif Basra who has worked in film and theatre has allegedly committed suicide. He was 53 years old. He worked in blockbusters such as Jab We Met, Krrish 3, Black Friday, Parzania, Once Upon a Time in Mumbai. Recently seen on Amazon Prime hit series Paatal Lok and Disney+ Hotstar’s Hostages.
Media reports say that he passed away at private guest house in McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh. The news came as a shock to Bollywood celebrities. Manoj Bajpai expressed his grief over Twitter along with Hansal Mehta.
What? This is too shocking!! Shot with him just before Lockdown!!! Oh My God!!! https://t.co/alfYTGxChH
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) November 12, 2020
Maanvi Gagroo also took to Twitter to share her words of sorrow.
This is terrible news. RIP Asif.
— Maanvi Gagroo (@maanvigagroo) November 12, 2020
Thank you for all your encouraging words every time we bumped into each other. 🙏 https://t.co/VlWeOL63ce
Kiku Sharda expressed his grief via social media media on the actor's demise highlighting the work history that they shared.
This is shocking ,,,, i was very fond of him, the little work we did together , I completely adored him. Sad. RIP brother Asif. https://t.co/25OqXSmnOa
— kiku sharda 🇮🇳 (@kikusharda) November 12, 2020
Condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
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