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Actress Noor Malabika Das, who was Kajol's co-star in the web series 'The Trial', was found dead in her apartment in Mumbai recently. Her body was found hanging from the fan. After which the police suspected suicide.
Now her family has broken the silence on her demise and has said that Malaika was suffering from depression and she was not happy with her career in the film industry.
Talking to Times of India, Noor's aunt Aarti Das said that Noor had entered the world of acting with great hopes. She was working hard to reach her goal but somewhere she was not happy with her achievements. Perhaps that is why she took such a terrible step.
Malabika (first from right) with her parents and other family members
The family did not perform the last rites
Noor's body was found in her Lokhandwala apartment on June 6. Her neighbors had complained to the police about the foul smell coming from the flat. After this, the police reached the spot and immediately sent the body to a hospital for post-mortem.
During this time, Noor's family members were contacted but they could not be contacted, after which, with the help of an NGO, the police cremated her on June 9.
AICWA demanded investigation
The All India Cine Workers Association has written a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde demanding an investigation to find out the reasons behind Noor's death. AICWA has requested in its letter that the police should investigate all aspects to bring out the truth behind Noor's death.
Noor was very active on social media till a day before her death.
Noor was a resident of Assam
32-year-old Malabika was a resident of Karimganj in Assam. She had worked in bold web series like 'Siskiyan', 'Tikhi Chutney' and 'Charamsukh' which were streamed on the Ullu app. Till two weeks ago, her family was living with her in Mumbai but then they returned to the village.