Indian TV Actor Lalit Manchanda Found Dead in Apparent Suicide​ Meerut, India – Lalit Manchanda, a 36-year-old actor known for his roles in popular Indian television series such as Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, and Crime Patrol, was found dead at his residence in Meerut. According to Indian media reports, his body was discovered hanging, and police have attributed his death to suicide.

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Close associates revealed that Manchanda had been grappling with severe mental stress and financial difficulties in recent months. Preliminary police investigations suggest no involvement of a third party, and no suicide note was recovered from the scene. However, authorities are continuing their inquiry to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding his death.​India

Manchanda’s contributions to Indian television, especially his performances in long-running and widely viewed series, had earned him recognition in the industry. His untimely demise has sparked conversations about the mental health challenges faced by actors and the pressures of the entertainment industry.​

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