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Shrimad Ramayan's 10-year-old Veer Sharma and brother Shaurya Sharma die in Kota apartment fire

Updated on: 29 September,2025 01:58 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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According to recent reports, the fire killed 10-year-old television sensation Veer Sharma and his 15-year-old sibling, Shaurya Sharma. Veer is known for his performance in Shrimad Ramayan

Shrimad Ramayan's 10-year-old Veer Sharma and brother Shaurya Sharma die in Kota apartment fire

Veer Sharma, Shaurya Sharma and their parents

A terrible fire raced through the Deep Shree apartment complex in the Anantpura district of Kota, Rajasthan, killing two young boys. According to recent reports, the fire killed 10-year-old television sensation Veer Sharma and his 15-year-old sibling, Shaurya Sharma.

According to NDTV, the fire broke out on the building's fourth level, leaving the two youngsters alone. According to police accounts, both toddlers died of smoke inhalation as thick smoke quickly filled their apartment.


Neighbours saw flames rising from the unit and rushed to aid. They succeeded in busting down the door and discovered the youngsters unconscious inside. Despite being transported to the hospital, medical personnel ruled them dead on arrival.



Fire is said to be caused by an electrical short circuit

According to preliminary findings, the fire was most likely caused by a short circuit. "The living room was entirely consumed by flames, and there were scorch marks in other areas of the apartment," said Superintendent of Police Tejaswini Gautam. Station House Officer Bhupendra Singh also acknowledged that an electrical failure is suspected of starting the incident.

Who is Veer Sharma?

Veer and Shaurya are the children of actress Rita Sharma and Jitendra Sharma, who works at a popular tutoring institution in Kota. Jitendra was attending a city function at the time of the incident, and Rita was in Mumbai.

Veer became known for his portrayal as Lakshman in the mythical television series Shrimad Ramayan. He was also supposed to play a younger Saif Ali Khan in an upcoming film. His older brother, Shaurya, was an excellent student preparing for the IIT admission exams. The actor has been 

In the aftermath of this tragedy, the family made the heroic decision to donate the boys' eye corneas, giving them the gift of sight amidst their deep grief.

Rita Sharma is known for her roles in Crash Course (2022), Crimes and Confessions (2021), and the recently released Chahatein (2025).

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