Who was Nandini CM? The 26 year old Kannada and Tamil TV star who lost life to suicide

This article contains references to suicide. Nandini CM, a prominent face in the South industry, has passed away at the age of 26. She starred in shows and projects such as ‘Jeeva Hoovagide’, ‘Sangharsha’, and ‘Gauri. The actress was found in her PG accomodation with a suicide note.

More about the actress

Nandini was born in Karnataka’s Ballari district and completed most of her education near her home. She later moved to Bengaluru to pursue higher education in engineering. However, upon reaching the big city, acting became more appealing to her, and she started training for it formally in Rajarajeshwari Nagar.

According to Moneycontrol, after her father’s passing, Nandini was offered a government job, which she ended up refusing. She became more serious about her acting career and gave all of her time to practicing the art.

What happened Nandini CM passed away at the age of 26 by suicide on December 29. The Kannada and Tamil television star was a well-known face in the South and was known for her feature in ‘Gauri.’ As per Deccan Herald’s report, the actress breathed her last at her PG accommodation in Bengaluru. Her friend had called the PG owner to check on her after she had been unreachable. She shifted to that area in August earlier this year.

News18 reported that a note was found at the premises, which mentioned issues with family, being asked to marry again and again, and emotional distress, amongst other matters. Kengeri police have registered a case of death by unnatural causes andan investigation into the matter is underway.

DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression, or mental illness, please seek professional help immediately from a doctor, mental health expert, or NGO. Helplines are also available.

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