Priyanka’s body has been sent to Royapettah Government Hospital for autopsy. Police have registered a case and are investigating. The Tamil serial industry has witnessed quite a few deaths in.
By: Express Web Desk | Chennai | Updated: July 18, 2018 6:08:29 pm
Priyanka was best known for her role in Vamsam.![Images of priyanka chopra Images of priyanka chopra](http://imgcdn.raagalahari.com/oct2014/starzone/heroine-priyanka-nalkar/heroine-priyanka-nalkar1.jpg)
Well-known Tamil television actor Priyanka committed suicide on Wednesday morning at her residence in Chennai. The actor hung herself from a fan at her home in Valasaravakam, Chennai. A case had been filed with the Chennai police.
According to reports, the actor might have taken the extreme step due to familial issues. Priyanka had tied the knot with Arunbala in 2015. But, the couple have been living separately for the past two months due to difference of opinion.
Priyanka was best known for her role as Jothika in the Tamil serial Vamsam that had actor Ramya Krishnan in the lead. The show ran for four years from 2013-2017. Priyanka was also part of several other Tamil serials across different channels.
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In the recent past, there have been several cases of south Indian television stars committing suicide. Television host and actor Sabarna had been found dead at her residence, with her wrists slit. Her suicide note detailed her struggle to land film opportunities. Another television actor Sai Prashanth committed suicide after struggling with depression. Telugu news anchor Radhika Reddy had also committed suicide couple of months ago.
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The hot and former MissWorld actress Priyanka Chopra who has also turned in to a singer is one of thehighest paid actresses of Bollywood. She is the winner of numerous awardsthroughout her acting career.
- Shewas born in 1982 to physician parents of Indian army
- Shewon the title Miss World 2000 and Miss World Continental Queen of Beauty—Asia& Oceania
- Priyankais well known for her versatile character roles.
- Choprapotrays Mary Kom role in the film which has the same name in 2014.
- In2010, Priyanka Chopra was appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for ChildRights.