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Harriet Brewis

Kushal Punjabi death: Bollywood star found dead at his home aged 37

Bollywood star Kushal Punjabi has died aged 37.

The Indian actor's body was found at his home in Pali Hill, Mumbai, on Thursday night.

According to local reports he killed himself.

He was rushed to the city’s Bhabha Hospital but declared dead by doctors after attempts to revive him failed, Indian media reported.

Police said Mr Punjabi left a note at the scene, instructing his family on how to divide his assets. No other suspicious items were uncovered.

His last appearance on screen was in the popular TV series Ishq Mein Marjawan, having also starred in the Bollywood hit films Lakshya and Kaal.

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Less than a day before his death, the 37-year-old, who called himself "Dancing daddy" on Instagram, posted a photo of himself with his three-year-old son Kian.

The Christmas Eve Instagram story featured a cartoon-style photo of Mr Punjabi cuddling his smiling boy, which he captioned with love-heart emojis.

Minutes before his alleged suicide he reportedly changed his Twitter bio to: "Currently transiting planet earth."

Tributes have since poured in to the movie icon, with fellow actor Karanvir Bohra writing: "Your demise has shocked the hell out of me. I'm still in denial, Kushal Punjabi.

“I know you are in a happier place, but this is unfathomable.

"I will always remember u as a #dancingdaddy #fit & a #lifeenthusiast.”

His co-star also Arjun Bijlani wrote on Twitter: “Kushal was one positive guy always wearing a smile. I am shocked to hear that he has left us. May your soul rest in peace.”

He is survived by his wife Audrey Dolhen and son Kian.

Officials have filed an Accidental Death Report pending further investigation.

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