According to police officials, Sanchita was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her home in the Nallasopara area around 7 pm when she was alone. Authorities were alerted shortly after the incident, and a police team immediately visited the scene.
"We did not find anything suspicious at the spot, and no suicide note was recovered," a police official told PTI.
The actor's father informed the Achole Police that he does not suspect any foul play or hold anyone responsible for his daughter's death. Based on the preliminary investigation, police have registered a case of accidental death and launched further inquiries to determine the circumstances that led to the tragic incident.
Sanchita's body has been sent to a government hospital for a postmortem examination.
Rising Career in Television and Films
Sanchita Ugale gained recognition for portraying Diya Tandon in the long-running television drama *Kumkum Bhagya*. She had previously described the role as a major turning point in her career, crediting it with bringing her widespread recognition in the entertainment industry.
Apart from *Kumkum Bhagya, she appeared in *Wagle Ki Duniya – Nayi Peedhi Naye Kisse* and later played the lead role in the television serial Dilwali Dulha Le Jayegi.
The young actor had also ventured into films. She portrayed the younger version of **Tara Rani** in the Vicky Kaushal-starrer historical drama Chhaava. Additionally, she appeared alongside acclaimed actor **Manoj Bajpayee** in the investigative thriller *Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout.
Final Social Media Post
Just hours before her death, Sanchita shared a video on Instagram that showed her dancing to the popular song *Radha* from *Student of the Year*. In the clip, she appeared cheerful and energetic, leaving fans shocked and saddened by the news of her sudden demise.
The video has since been widely circulated across social media platforms, with fans and members of the television industry expressing grief and paying tribute to the promising young actor.
Police investigations are ongoing, and authorities have not yet disclosed any possible motive behind the incident.
