New Delhi: Tunisha Sharma took her own life on December 24, 2022. The ‘Ali Baba’ fame actress was found hanging in the washroom on the sets of her TV show ‘Ali Baba’ for which she was shooting. The Chandigarh born, who made her debut at the age of 13, left behind a legacy of hardwork in the form of property worth Rs 15 crore, including an apartment in Bhayandar (East), which will all now go to her mother.
Tunisha, who was consigned to the flames on Tuesday, had a very busy calendar till the end and worked in several TV shows, movies and music videos, which helped her become independently wealthy.
Her funeral in Mumbai was attended by a number of television celebrities and the mother and sister of her ex-boyfriend and 'Ali Baba: Dastaan-e-Kabul' co-star, Sheezan Khan, who stands accused of abetment of suicide on the basis of a police complaint filed by Tunisha's mother.
Sheezan and Tunisha broke up 15 days before she committed suicide, reportedly heartbroken because of the breakup. According to media reports, Sheezan had promised to Tunisha that he would marry her, but he changed his mind on the advice of his sisters.
Khan (27) was arrested on Sunday on the charge of abetting her suicide.
Sharma's mother on Monday alleged Khan had cheated and "used" her daughter for three to four months.
As per ANI, Khan’s custody was extended until Friday by the Vasai Court.
Shezaan Khan, who has been arrested on suspicion of aiding suicide, is one of the 22 people whose statements are said to have been recorded by police who are investigating the case.
The deceased actor had featured in the TV show 'Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap' and films like 'Fitoor' and 'Baar Baar Dekho'.
( With inputs from IANS)