Actor Ananya Raj dies: Family says she died peacefully in sleep; fans mourn her work

Actor Ananya Raj, recognised for her roles in ‘7 Hours to Go’, ‘The Final Exit’ and ‘Ghost’, has died at the age of 27. Her family confirmed the tragic news, sharing that she passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 15, following over a year of struggling with both physical and mental health issues.Ananya Raj's family shares heartbreaking newsAnanya's family took to her official Instagram account to share the heartbreaking news, requesting privacy during this difficult time. The note read, "This is Ananya's family. With great pain, we have to announce that Ananya passed away in the wee hours of 15th July. She passed away peacefully in sleep. For over a year she was going through physical and mental discomfort. And she fought like a warrior to overcome them."The statement further continued, “She was a strong spirited girl and lived like a Queen. Bachcha, your absence will be dearly felt. We urge all of you to pray for her soul. And In these trying times, We wish to maintain privacy and quietitude.”Ananya Raj's career in Hindi cinemaAnanya Raj was an Indian actress who built a name for herself across Hindi and regional cinema. Having grown up in Mumbai, she made her way into the entertainment industry by taking on both films and music videos, slowly establishing her own identity along the way. In 2016, she stepped into Bollywood with ‘7 Hours to Go’, followed by roles in ‘The Final Exit’ (2017) and ‘Ghost’ (2019). Her on-screen work brought her notable recognition, and her presence in music videos helped her reach an even wider audience.Ananya Raj's work in regional cinemaBeyond Hindi cinema, Raj also ventured into regional films. She took on projects like the Telugu film ‘Thaggede Le’ and the trilingual ‘Madrasi Gang’. In ‘Thaggede Le’, a 2022 Telugu suspense thriller directed by Srinivas Raju, she shared the screen with Naveen Chandra, Divya Pillai and P. Ravi Shankar.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!