Popularly known as Anandi, her character from the television show 'Balika Vadhu', actress Pratyusha Banerjee's untimely death has left everyone in Bollywood and the TV industry in shock.
<img title="Pratyusha Banerjee" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2015/oct/15-Pratyusha.jpg" alt="Pratyusha Banerjee" width="670" height="447" /> Pratyusha Banerjee
Personalities like Karan Johar, Arbaaz Khan, Simi Garewal and Karishma Tanna have mourned the death of the 24-year-old actress, who allegedly committed suicide here on Friday.
Pratyusha hanged herself from a fan at her Kandivali residence but was detected and taken to the Kokilaben Ambani Hospital where she succumbed.
Here's what celebrities had to say about the actress' death:
Simi Garewal: The only serial I've watched was 'Balika Vadhu'. For her! Very sad. Only 24. It's too tough here for girls without family support.
Karan Johar: This is just so sad and a wake up call to families and friends who don't consider depression as a medical condition. RIP Pratyusha Banerjee... A girl died, let her loved ones mourn in peace. Social media may not have a conscience, but can it have a heart?
Madhur Bhandarkar: Shocked and saddened to hear about the sudden death of Pratyusha Banerjee. May god give her family strength to deal with the loss. RIP.
Anupam Kher: Deeply saddened by the news about Pratyusha Banerjee. May god give her family the strength to deal with this loss.
Rishi Kapoor: What a shame! Such a lovely person should (commit) suicide! Who knows the turmoil within her. RIP.
Arbaaz Khan: Extremely saddened to hear about Pratyusha! May her soul rest in peace. God give her family strength in this difficult time.
Sophie Choudry: So shocked to hear about Pratyusha Banerjee's suicide... Makes me think of Nafisa and Jiah. All beautiful, talented girls. This is heartbreaking.
Karishma Tanna: Extremely shocking and sad news... RIP Pratyusha.
Gauahar Khan: Sad, sad, sad...Nothing's worth ending your one beautiful gift called life for... My heart bleeds for the parents and family... Suicides (are) never the cure... Heartbroken about the news... Pratyusha Banerjee... A sweet soul.
Mika Singh: Extremely saddened by the news about Pratyusha... May God bless her soul rest in peace.
Kushal Tandon: The news is absolutely saddening. I know life is tough but why do you need to do this. She was so young, I don't know what happened. Lots of strength to her family during this time.
Elli Evram: Is it confirmed? It is really sad, I am just shocked and speechless. I can only pray for her family right now.
Ragini Khanna: Can't believe #pratyushabanerjee is no more. Rip. Have gone numb. She was so young
Sambhavna Seth: Shocking... can't believe this news. Rip Prayushabanerjee
Ratan Rajput: I got to know at around 9 pm when I was shooting for my show. I thought somebody was making April fool joke. Then I checked with our common friend Vikas Gupta and he said it was true. I was shocked. This is unbelievable. I have just reached Kokilaben hospital
Jai Bhanushali: It is really sad. She took such a big step and I don't know why. Initially I thought it must be an April fool's prank but then I got it confirmed through some of my media friends and close associates.
VJ Andy: Then I got a call from Tanisha who told me the same. Then my manager too confirmed it. I still cannot believe it. I am shocked."

Popularly known as Anandi, her character from the television show 'Balika Vadhu', actress Pratyusha Banerjee's untimely death has left everyone in Bollywood and the TV industry in shock

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