New Delhi: Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Dubey appeared live on Instagram and was seen weeping just hours before she took her own life in a hotel room in Varanasi on Sunday.
At the age of 25, Akanksha Dubey allegedly died by suicide. In a video that is making the rounds on social media, the actress can be seen crying and covering her face. The video was posted on Twitter by a few people who claimed that it was shot just hours before Akanksha passed away.
On Sunday in Varanasi, Akanksha Dubey died in a hotel room. She was found hanging in her hotel room in the Sarnath area. She was there to film a movie in Varanasi.
She also uploaded a video to Instagram on a Saturday night. The actor showed her belly dancing skills to the beat of Bhojpuri song 'Hilore Mare'. She was seen dancing in front of a mirror while sporting a black crop top and blue jeans.
Samar Singh, her co-star, and the actor have been reported dating. Last month, she also shared a photo to wish him a happy Valentine's Day.
Akanksha Dubey was born on October 21, 1997 in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. From an early age, she loved dancing and acting, so she started her acting career on TikTok and Instagram by posting her short dance and acting videos. She and her parents then relocated to Mumbai. Akanksha chose to pursue her ambitions of being an actress even though her parents wanted her to become an IPS officer.
The actor was well-known in the Bhojpuri film industry. She made her acting début at the age of 17 in the film 'Meri Jung Mera Faisla'. Additionally, she has also appeared in films such as 'Mujhse Shadi Karogi' (Bhojpuri), 'Veeron Ke Veer', 'Fighter King', 'Kasam Paida Karne Ki 2', and others.