MUMBAI: Actress Kritika Choudhary, 30, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at her residence in suburban Andheri on Monday, police said. Police suspect it to be a case of murder, an investigating official said.

The incident came to light at around 3:45 pm when Kritika's neighbours complained of foul smell emanating from her flat and informed police.

Kritika was a resident of Bhairavnath Society in Char Bungalow area in Andheri West. SHe lived in the fifth floor of the building.

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After getting the information, Amboli police rushed to the spot and broke open the door which was locked from outside for the last three-four days, an official said.

After entering her flat, police found a decomposed body of a woman, who was later identified as Kritika Choudhary, he said.

Initially, Amboli police registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR), the official said, adding that it came to fore during the investigation that Ms Choudhary was murdered by unidentified person(s).

Kritika who hailed from Haridwar worked in the movie 'Rajjo' which had Kangana Ranaut in the lead. She has also acted in a couple of TV serials.