Anuj Thakur cause of death: TV actor dies at 33. His last Instagram post from South Africa trip goes viral

Popular TV actor Anuj Thakur died on October 27. He was 33 years old. The news was confirmed by his close friend and casting director Rupesh Sonar. The actor's sudden demise left fans and industry members in deep shock. Anuj suffered a seizure and passed away, as per a TOI report.

Anuj Thakur dies at 33

Confirming the news of Anuj Thakur's death, Rupesh wrote an emotional note, "Still can’t believe that you are no longer with us. You were not just a friend but like a little brother to me. We had so many projects planned together, and I still remember witnessing your struggles during your initial days and seeing your journey. Life is truly unpredictable. It’s heartbreaking to accept that you are gone so soon. This news feels unreal. You will always be remembered, brother. Rest in peace."

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Taking over the comment section, TV actor Vaqaur Shaikh wrote, "Ohhh my God… that’s unbelievably… Very sad to hear this, I knew him since his initial days… Very sweet and nice guy… May his soul rest in peace." Hansa Singh, who acted in Manoj Bajpayee's Despatch wrote, "WHATTTTT HOW. ONE AFTER THE OTHER SHOCKING NEWS TODAY. HEARTBREAKING. May his soul travel with ease to the other side. OM SHANTI"



On the other hand, Anuj's last Instagram post is also going viral, and it is flooded with fans paying him emotional tributes. It features pictures from his South Africa July 2026 trip.

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Rupesh Sonar recalls his bond with Anuj

Speaking to TOI, Rupesh said he had known Anuj since 2008, and the two had worked together on several television shows.

He last met the actor around 10 days before his death. Rupesh added that he learned about Anuj's demise on Friday night through a common friend. He was later told by the actor's family that Anuj had suffered a seizure.



Recalling the incident, Rupesh said, "I was shocked to hear that he had gone to sleep at night and never woke up. I met his family, including his mother and brother, on Saturday. That’s when I was told that Anuj had suffered a seizure and passed away during the episode. Anuj was an early riser. He woke up at 4.30 am every day and followed his routine, which included fitness and jogging. However, that morning, he didn’t get up. His alarm went off at 4.30 am, and when his mother went to his room to wake him, she found that he had died.”

Going forward, Rupesh described Anuj as a generous and wonderful person. He was like a younger brother to him.

Anuj Thakur's work front

Meanwhile, on a professional front, Anuj Thakur’s television journey spanned nearly two decades, successfully transitioning from youth-centric programming to prime-time family dramas and situational comedies.

He first made his debut in the popular Disney Channel teen series Dhoom Machao Dhoom and then stepped into mainstream Hindi daily soaps with Colors TV’s Bandhan Saat Janamon Ka and Imagine TV’s Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhunga. His career reached a major high point when he played the lead role of Sagar Mehta in the hit BIG Magic sitcom Mahisagar.