Anuj Thakur used to wake up at 4:30 am every day for fitness. Friend recalls the actor's final morning

Television actor Anuj Thakur followed a disciplined morning routine, waking up at 4:30 am every day to exercise and jog. But on October 27, the actor, aged 33, did not get out of bed when his alarm rang. His mother went to check on him and discovered that he had passed away. Anuj reportedly suffered a seizure while sleeping. His sudden death has left his friends and colleagues shocked, with close friend Rupesh Sonar remembering their long association.

Anuj Thakur's friend recalls the actor's final morning

Speaking to the Times of India, casting director Rupesh Sonar said he had known Anuj since 2008 and had worked with him on several television shows. He had last met the actor just 10 days before his death. Rupesh said he learnt about Anuj's demise on Friday night through a common friend. He later met the actor's mother and brother, who told him that Anuj had suffered a seizure.

Recalling the circumstances, Rupesh said that he was shocked to hear that Anuj died in his sleep at night. "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.”


He also spoke about Anuj's daily routine, saying, “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.”

Rupesh Sonar shares emotional tribute to Anuj

After learning of Anuj's demise, Rupesh took to social media to share a heartfelt tribute. He remembered the actor as as a younger brother. He recalled watching the actor struggle in his early days and following his journey over the years.

Rupesh wrote, "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."

Anuj Thakur's television career

Anuj's acting career spanned nearly two decades. He made his debut with the Disney Channel teen series Dhoom Machao Dhoom and went on to appear in several Hindi television shows.

His credits included Bandhan Saath Janmon Ka and Beend Banoongaa Ghodi Chadhunga. He later played the lead role of Sagar Mehta in the sitcom Mahisagar, one of his notable television projects.