Untimely deaths have become a habit in the film industry; following the trail of Jiah Khan, Nafisa Joseph and a few other actresses who gave up their life early and easily, the death of Pratyusha Banerjee of Balika Vadhu fame has shocked celebrities, who are taking to social media to express their dismay over the news.
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Director Karan Johar posted a couple of emotional tweets where he has stated that 'depression' is more dangerous than people take it to be, citing it as the reason for the death of the young actress.
This is just so sad...and a wake up calm to families and friends who don't consider depression a medical condition...RIP #PratyushaBanerjee
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 1, 2016
A girl died...let her loved ones mourn in peace...social media may not have a conscience....but can it have a heart?
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) April 1, 2016
Veteran actor Anupam Kher posted condolences and a prayer for the actress' family.
Deeply saddened by the news about #PratyushaBanerjee. May God give her family the strength to deal with this loss. भगवान आत्मा को शान्ति दे।
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) April 1, 2016
Popular Tamil actress Khushbu Sundar condemned the act of suicide and posted that one should have the courage to live.
Shocked 2 hear tat a talent lke #Pratyushabanerjee is no more..suicide is not d end of a prblm..shw d guts 2 live as u shw in killing urself
— khushbusundar (@khushsundar) April 1, 2016
Director Madhur Bhandarkar, Richa Chadda, Boman Irani and Sophie Choudry also shared their voices among the others.
Shocked & saddened to hear about the sudden death of Pratyusha Banerjee May god give her family strength to deal with the loss. RIP
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) April 1, 2016
RIP #PratyushaBanerjee.We all live on the edge of disturbia,some fall in the abyss.Sad for parents,friends.Showbiz needs TLC !#Gonetoosoon
— RichaChadha (@RichaChadha_) April 1, 2016
Sad sad news of the loss of young #PratyushaBanerjee May God grant her soul serenity.
— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) April 2, 2016
So shocked to hear about #pratyushabanerjee suicide..Makes me think of Nafisa & Jiah. All beautiful, talented girls. This is Heartbreaking
— SOPHIE CHOUDRY (@Sophie_Choudry) April 1, 2016
