Ghost actor Ananya Raj dies at 27, family confirms

Actor Ananya Raj, who appeared in films such as 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit and Ghost, died on July 15 at the age of 27. Her family confirmed the news on August 16 via a statement on Instagram. They said she passed away peacefully in her sleep after battling physical and mental discomfort for over a year.

The family described her as a strong-spirited person and asked for privacy. Bollywood Hungama and Cinema Express report the family's statement that she fought through her difficulties like a warrior. The All Indian Cine Workers Association paid tribute on X, calling her loss a loss for the entire film fraternity.

Ananya made her Bollywood debut in 2016 with 7 Hours to Go. She also worked in the Telugu thriller Thaggede Le and the trilingual action film Madrasi Gang, and appeared in music videos for T-Series, Zee Music and Times Music.