TV actor Kushal Punjabi's sudden demise was a rude shock to his family, friends and fans on Friday. The news of his death was shared by his dear friends Karanvir Bohra and Chetan Hansraj who also later confirmed that he committed suicide. The industry took to the social media to express grief and shock over the incident. He was found hanging on in his Pali Hill apartment and left a suicide note, blaming no one. Now, his body has been kept in Cooper hospital till the time his wife Audrey Dolhen returns from China. Kushal Punjabi Demise: Karanvir Bohra, Ravi Dubey, Shweta Tiwari, Divyanka Tripathi, Arjun Bijlani, Karan Patel - TV Celebs React.

The Ishq Mein Marjawan actor was suffering from depression and was going through a troubled personal and professional life. He reportedly has left 50 per cent of his property for his parents and sister while the remaining half for his three-year-old son, Kian.

Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar was one of the many celebs who was distressed by the death of the actor. He worked with Kushal in 2003 film, Andaaz. In his statement, he said, "I had worked with him... Everybody has their own thing. Some people are lucky enough to understand it, some don't. The family also matters and we don't know why people do such things. There must be some reason to it. But all I can say, is guys be brave enough, face the problem."

Kushal has also worked in films like Lakshya, Kaal, Salaam-e-Ishq, Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal and Crazy Cukkad Family. May his soul rest in peace and his dear ones find the strength to cope with the irreparable loss.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Dec 28, 2019 12:30 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).