The last rites of late actress Tunisha Sharma, who died by suicide on December 24, will be held in Mumbai on Tuesday.
As per a statement by her family, the last rites will begin at 3 pm at her residence in Bhayander East, followed by her funeral at a crematorium in Mira Road.
"With a sorrowful heart, we are informing you that Tunisha Sharma left us for heavenly abode on 24th December 2022. We wish for everyone to come and offer their last prayers to the departed soul," the statement by her family members read.
Tunisha Sharma's Death
Tunisha was found dead on the sets of her television show on December 24, Saturday. She hung herself in the makeup room of her show 'Ali Baba: Dastaan-E-Kabul'.
She was rushed to the hospital by the crew members of the show by was declared dead on arrival.
Tunisha was reportedly depressed for several days prior to her death because of her break up with co-star Sheezan Khan. The two allegedly broke up just 15 days before the actress claimed her life.
Sheezan Khan in police custody
Post Tunisha's demise, her mother filed a complaint against Sheezan for abetting to the suicide of her daughter. In a video, the mother stated, "I want to tell everyone that Sheezan cheated on Tunisha. He got into a relationship with her, promised to marry her, used her for 3-4 months, before eventually breaking up with her. He was already involved with another woman and even then he dated Tunisha. I just want to say that do not spare Sheezan. I have lost my daughter forever".
Sheezan was arrested in the early hours of December 25 and was sent to police custody for four days.
About Tunisha Sharma
Tunisha was playing the lead role of 'Mariyam' on Sony SAB's show 'Ali Baba: Dastaan-E-Kabul'.
Tunisha started acting when she was just a kid. She made her Bollywood debut with the film 'Fitoor' where she played the younger version of Katrina Kaif.
She again played the younger Katrina in 'Baar Baar Dekho'. Apart from this, Tunisha also shared screen space with Vidya Balan in 'Kahaani 2'.
