
Actor Ananya Raj, known for films such as '7 Hours to Go' and 'The Final Exit', died in her sleep on July 15 at age 35, according to NDTV. Her family confirmed…
Actor Ananya Raj, known for films such as '7 Hours to Go' and 'The Final Exit', died in her sleep on July 15 at age 35, according to NDTV. Her family confirmed the death through her official Instagram account on August 16, more than a month later. India TV News had earlier reported her age as 27, but NDTV says she was 35.
The family statement said she had been experiencing physical and mental discomfort for over a year and 'fought like a warrior'. Following the news, her last Instagram post from May 17, captioned 'Black to white. It's time to SHINE', went viral. A friend or acquaintance recalled on social media their last conversation with her seven months ago, India TV News reported.
Ananya Raj made her Bollywood debut in 2016 with '7 Hours to Go' and also worked in Telugu and trilingual projects. The family has urged privacy and asked fans to pray for her soul.
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