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Who is San Rechal, former Miss Dark Queen Tamil Nadu who died by suicide at 26?
Who is San Rechal, former Miss Dark Queen Tamil Nadu who died by suicide at 26?

India Today

time5 days ago

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Who is San Rechal, former Miss Dark Queen Tamil Nadu who died by suicide at 26?

San Rechal Gandhi, former Miss Puducherry and an outspoken advocate for inclusivity in the fashion industry, died on Saturday at the age of 26. The model, social media influencer, and founder of a grooming agency passed away at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) days after a reported suicide attempt on July also known by her birth name Shankarapriya, rose to prominence not just for her accolades on the runway but for what she represented: A powerful voice against colourism in beauty and entertainment QUEEN 'MISS RECHAL'Crowned 'Miss Dark Queen Tamil Nadu' in 2019 and later 'Miss Puducherry' in 2021, San Rechal was vocal about discriminatory beauty standards in the industry. "My vision is to create an environment free of unrealistic beauty standards," she told 'Etimes' in an earlier interview. "I want to inspire a generation that believes they can achieve their dreams, no matter their colour, size, or shape." San Rechal was crowned 'Miss Dark Queen Tamil Nadu' in 2019 and 'Miss Puducherry' in 2021. (Instagram/@san_rechal_official) Born and raised in Puducherry, Rechal lost her mother at a young age and was brought up by her father, Gandhi, who stood by her ambitions to become a model. Her journey to self-acceptance began in school, where she faced bullying and discrimination for her darker skin tone. Instead of retreating, she chose to confront these biases head-on-using the very industry that once rejected her as a platform for change."The key is to focus on yourself, irrespective of what society says," she once said. "I want to bring that kind of change."RISING STARRechal's modelling career was defined by courage and conviction. Despite being turned away from several pageants in her early days due to her complexion, she broke through to win four major beauty titles and walk international ramps in London, Germany, and France. In 2023, she represented India at the 'Miss Africa Golden' pageant. San Rechal won four major beauty titles. She co-founded 'Rose Noire Fashion & Grooming Ltd', a modelling agency, and ran 'RADO's Gift', a non-profit that cared for stray and indigenous puppies - a cause close to her heart. On social media, where she had a following of over 180,000 on Instagram, Rechal often shared her thoughts on self-worth, beauty bias, and animal welfare. San Rechal ran a non-profit that cared for stray and indigenous puppies. She was also an active member of the "Pondicherry Queens" community on Coto, a platform aimed at empowering WAS BATTLING DEPRESSIONAccording to police, Rechal had been battling depression and severe financial stress in the months leading up to her death. After reportedly consuming an overdose of sleeping pills at her father's home on July 5, she was first taken to the Puducherry Government Hospital and later transferred to JIPMER, where she succumbed to said she had sold jewellery recently to fund her career and had sought financial help from her father, who was unable to assist due to obligations toward her younger brother. According to reports, a note recovered by the police stated that no one was responsible for her death, but officials are also looking into possible marital issues as a contributing factor. She had married recently, though little is publicly known about her husband or the nature of the relationship.- Ends

Popular model San Rechal, who fought colourism, dies by suicide at 26
Popular model San Rechal, who fought colourism, dies by suicide at 26

Hindustan Times

time5 days ago

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  • Hindustan Times

Popular model San Rechal, who fought colourism, dies by suicide at 26

San Rechal, a 26‑year‑old model and social media influencer from Puducherry, died by suicide on Sunday after allegedly consuming a large number of tablets, reports NDTV citing Puducherry police. San Rechal, 26, had recently married.(Instagram/@San_Rechal_Official) Rechal had recently married and also earned acclaim for her bold advocacy against colourism in the fashion and film industries. She was first rushed to a government hospital from her father's residence. She was subsequently moved to a private facility and ultimately transferred to JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research), where she was declared dead. Authorities told NDTV that mounting personal and financial pressures may have driven her to take such a drastic step. Investigators discovered that she had recently pledged or sold jewelry to fund her professional pursuits. Reports in local media indicate she had anticipated financial assistance from her father, who also has a son, but was turned down. A suicide note recovered at the scene reportedly absolved everyone of blame, although a Tahsildar‑level probe has been initiated to explore whether unresolved issues within her recent marriage may have contributed to her deteriorating mental state San Rechal rose to prominence after winning the Miss Puducherry crown in 2022 and went on to represent India at the Miss Africa Golden pageant in 2023. She had earned acclaim for her courageous stand against the pervasive stigma surrounding darker skin tones, a subject she championed through her social media platforms. Her death has sparked renewed online conversations around mental health, financial strain faced by entertainers, and the persistent battle against colourism. If you need support or know someone who does, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist. Helplines: Aasra: 022 2754 6669; Sneha India Foundation: +914424640050 and Sanjivini: 011-24311918, Roshni Foundation (Secunderabad) Contact Nos: 040-66202001, 040-66202000, ONE LIFE: Contact No: 78930 78930, SEVA: Contact No: 09441778290

Who is San Rechal Gandhi, the model who spoke about colourism and has now died by suicide?
Who is San Rechal Gandhi, the model who spoke about colourism and has now died by suicide?

First Post

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Who is San Rechal Gandhi, the model who spoke about colourism and has now died by suicide?

She was not just a model or Miss Pondicherry but also raised her voice for self-inclusivity and against colourism. Rechal also spoke about body positivity. read more San Rechal Gandhi was a model and former Miss Pondicherry 2022 who has died by suicide. She passed away on July 13 after she consumed a high dose of sleeping tablets and breathed her last at passed away at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER). Her body has now been sent to the Puducherry Government Hospital for post-mortem examination. Police investigations into the incident are ongoing. Who was San Rechal Gandhi? STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD She was not just a model or Miss Pondicherry but also raised her voice for self-inclusivity and against colourism. Rechal also spoke about body positivity. More facts about the late model She was crowned Miss Best Attitude 2019, Miss Dark Queen Tamil Nadu 2019, and Queen of Madras 2022, among others. In 2023, she got the opportunity to represent India at the Miss Africa Golden pageant in South Africa. On this year's Women's Day, the pageant queen was honoured with the RUNWAY MASTERY award from IRAIVI AWARDS by VASCO.

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