The real life of Sasural Simar Ka actors: One changed name and religion, one committed suicide, two died asking for help, they are...
In the glitzy and glamorous world of showbiz, it's usually the dazzling and picture-perfect life of actors that comes to the forefront. However, what happens behind the scenes when the curtains fall is a lot more than what meets the eye. One such tale belongs to a show that dominated Indian Television and quickly became a household name with its popularity and success. The soap opera that we are talking about is none other than Sasural Simar Ka. First aired on 25th April 2011, this serial ran for many years till 2018. However, besides giving unforgettable characters that remain etched in the memories of audiences, the behind-the-scenes struggles and challenges of the actors from the show did not come into the limelight. Vaishali Thakkar
The most heartbreaking tragedy happened with actress Vaishali Thakkar, who died by suicide on October 22 in Indore. Vaishali was only 30, and she took her life, leaving a note behind that revealed that she was harassed by her ex-boyfriend and his wife. Vaishali's sudden death left everyone in deep shock and pain. She played the role of Anjali Bharadwaj in Sasural Simar Ka and Sanjana in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. Ashiesh Roy
Another Actor, Ashiesh Roy, who featured in this trending show, passed away due to kidney failure. He was battling a kidney ailment for a long time. What's heartbreaking is that Ashiesh was going through financial constraints. He had complained about a lack of funds and no work during lockdown. He had even requested financial help on social media in his final days. Vikas Sethi
Another shocking death was that of actor Vikas Sethi in 2024. Vikas was a household name and had appeared in many famous soap operas like n Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kasautii Zindagi Kay, Kahiin To Hoga, Uttaran, and Sasural Simar Ka. He passed away at the age of 48 due to cardiac arrest. As per his wife, Vikas was struggling with financial stress and poor health for some time.
These actors left the world too soon, leaving their fans and family in despair. There were some actors who left the world of acting to focus on their family life. Anirudh Singh
Actor Anirudh Singh stepped away from the world of the limelight to save his marriage. The duo was living in a long-distance marriage as his wife, Aditi Oberoi, had been living in Dubai for five years. To deepen their distancing bond, Anirudh left acting and joined a garment factory as a senior designer. Deepika Kakkar
Even Deepika Kakkar, the actress who plays the role of Simar, the lead, also left acting. She made waves online for her personal life – embracing motherhood, converting her religion, and changing her name to Faiza. She also recently recovered from Stage 2 liver cancer.
While the star cast of Sasural Simar Ka entertained us with their unforgettable characters on screen, many of them were struggling in their real life, which was far more dramatic than anything shown on Television.
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