TV actress Preksha Mehta commits suicide, shares cryptic messages on Instagram hours before her death

A popular face on Indian television, actress Preksha Mehta has reportedly committed suicide at her residence in Indore. She was 25. Preksha was known for starring in shows like 'Crime Patrol', 'Meri Durga' and 'Laal Ishq.'

According to the Hiranagar police station in charge Rajiv Bhadauria, the actor had been suffering from depression for a while.

Bhadauria said Mehta's body was found hanging from a ceiling fan by her family members on Tuesday morning. She left behind a suicide note in which she expressed disappointments regarding her career and relationships.

"During our initial investigation, we believe that she was suffering from depression. We are carrying out a detailed investigation in this case," he said.

Bhadauria said her body has been sent for post-mortem.

Mehta had also posted a cryptic message on her Instagram story on Monday, hours before her death.

"Sabse bura hota hai, sapnon ka mar jaana (The death of the dreams is the worst)," she posted on the account which is not verified. The actress had recently returned to her hometown from Mumbai.

Owing to the nationwide lockdown, uncertainty over film shoots loom large. The livelihood of actors, technicians and others on film set have been affected with most expressing concern on whether they would find work post lockdown. This is the second instance of a TV actor committing suicide in the wake of the countrywide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Earlier, on May 15, actor Manmeet Grewal, who worked on shows like 'Aadat Se Majboor' and 'Kuldeepak', committed suicide. He was reportedly under financial stress.