Popular South Actor Amit Purohit Dies Tragically at Just Age 35, Bollywood Mourns

July 12, 2019

35 years old popular Telugu actor Amit Purohit died unexpectedly and tragically. The news of his death was shared by Mahesh Babu’s brother Sudhir Babu on Twitter. The cause of his tragic death is still unknown but due to some other reports, he died of cardiac arrest, however, there is no official declaration.

Amit Purohit is best-known for his roles in films like Sammohanam, Shobhna’s Seven Nights, Aalaap and Bijuka, and Pankh. Very few details of his life are known. Amit Purohit’s co-stars and Bollywood stars like Aditi Rao Hydari, Raveena Tandon, Sonu Sood and Sudheer Babu mourned the actor’s death.

Raveena Tandon, who co-starred with the actor in Shobhna’s Seven Nights, tweeted: “Really saddened to hear of the passing of such a young and talented Amit. Such a gentleman.”

Saddened by the death news of Amit Purohit. He played Amit Malhotra (Sameera's Ex Boyfriend) in Sammohanam. Very friendly guy & always gave 100 % for every shot. Another young and good actor left us too early. May his soul find peace. pic.twitter.com/uEh0bVBV87
— Sudheer Babu (@isudheerbabu) July 10, 2019

Rest in peace Amit Purohit, Prayers and healing to the family… a kind gentle hardworking person gone to soon. thank you for your invaluable presence in #sammohanam #GoneTooSoon ????????????
— Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) July 11, 2019

I am unable to believe it. Amit Purohith, one of the gentlest, well- behaved and hugely talented actors I have worked with. And such a generous man!!! Amith, I will miss you, man. I was thinking of casting you again soon?? May you Rest In Peace, Brother?? pic.twitter.com/4h2Wx00Kdt
— Mohan Indraganti (@mokris_1772) July 10, 2019

May his soul rest in peace!