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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
San Rachel, model and advocate against colour bias, ‘dies by suicide' in Puducherry at 26
San Rachel, a model and outspoken advocate for inclusivity in the Indian beauty industry, allegedly died by suicide on Sunday at the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (Jipmer) in Puducherry. She was 26. Rachel was admitted to Jipmer after her health deteriorated following an overdose of sleeping pills, allegedly consumed on July 5, according to police sources. She was initially treated at the Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital and was later admitted to a private hospital in Moolakulam before being transferred to Jipmer. A post-mortem examination is scheduled for Monday. An alleged suicide note recovered from her father's home stated that no one should be held responsible for her death. A Tahsildar-level inquiry has been ordered to examine the circumstances, officials said. Born and raised in Puducherry, Rachel lost her mother at a young age and was brought up by her father, D Gandhi, 57. With his encouragement, she entered the modelling world and rose to prominence despite early rejections due to her skin tone – an experience that shaped her later activism. She won several regional and national beauty titles, including Miss Dark Queen Tamil Nadu (2019), Miss Best Attitude (2019), Miss Puducherry (2020/2021), and Queen of Madras (2022 and 2023). She was runner-up in Miss Africa Golden India (2023). She represented India at events in London, Germany, France, and South Africa. Rachel was also the founder of Rose Noire Fashion Grooming, a pageant and modelling mentorship platform. On social media, she often used her visibility to challenge colourism and promote self-acceptance among young women. She was recently married and living with her husband in Puducherry.
India.com
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Who was San Rachel? Miss World Black beauty winner died at 26 by..., heartbreaking note reveals shocking truth
Who was San Rachel? Miss World Black beauty winner died at 26 by..., heartbreaking note reveals shocking truth Popular model and social media personality Sankara Priya, widely known by her stage name San Rachel, died by suicide on Sunday (14th July, 2025) at the age of 26. Rachel rose to fame in the competitive world of pageantry, where she secured several titles, including Miss Puducherry 2020, Miss Best Attitude 2019, Miss Dark Queen Tamil Nadu 2019, and Queen of Madras in both 2022 and 2023. She had been living in Puducherry with her husband Sathya, who she married last year. San Rachel was struggling with depression? However, behind the success, Rachel was quietly battling mental health issues. Sources revealed that she struggled with depression, due to mounting financial debts. On June 6, she allegedly consumed pills at her home Karamanikuppam after she went to meet her father in the city. Her parents rushed her to the Puducherry Government Hospital, but she reportedly was later moved to a Government hospital. She was experiencing severe body pain and her health began deteriorating. Rachel was then admitted to Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research for advanced care. Despite best medical treatment, she passed away on Sunday. What is police's statement on San Rachel's death? According to police investigation, personal pressure and financial debts have led her to take an extreme step of suicide. Her body has been moved to the Puducherry Government Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Police claim that in recent months, she sold her jewellery to raise money for her career. She also took financial help from her father, but he couldn't support her anymore as he had to take care of her brother. The police also found a suicide note, where she mentioned that one was responsible for her death. San Rachel's death has sent shockwaves through the regional and pageant communities, with many mourning her death and expressing more awareness around mental health. If someone you know is struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, support is available through mental health professionals and helpline numbers.
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First Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
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.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
San Rechal, Puducherry model known for challenging skin bias, dies by suicide
Puducherry-based model San Rechal Gandhi, a winner of multiple regional beauty pageants, has tragically died by suicide. Police investigations suggest severe financial difficulties and mounting debt as potential factors. NEW DELHI: San Rechal Gandhi, a Puducherry-based model who had won several regional beauty titles, allegedly died by suicide, according to media reports. As per the reports, police suspect she had been under severe financial stress and was struggling with heavy debt. Rechal had been active in the modelling circuit and held titles such as Miss Puducherry 2020, Miss Best Attitude 2019, Miss Dark Queen Tamil Nadu 2019, and Queen of Madras 2022. She was also the runner-up in the 2023 Miss Africa Golden India pageant. In past interviews, Rechal had spoken openly about the discrimination she faced due to her skin tone, especially during her school years. She recalled experimenting with fairness products in her early teens in an attempt to meet societal beauty standards.
