TV Actor Anuj Thakur Dies at 33 After Seizure in Sleep: Friend Rupesh Sonar Reveals He Was Planning a Comeback -

The Bandhan Saath Janmon Ka and Mahisagar actor passed away on October 27, and his friend says they had “so many projects planned together.”

MUMBAI: The television world is mourning another young loss. Actor Anuj Thakur, who appeared in shows such as Dhoom Machao Dhoom, Bandhan Saath Janmon Ka, Beend Banoonga Ghodi Chadhunga and Mahisagar, has died at the age of 33. According to reports, he suffered a seizure during sleep on October 27.

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How the News Came Out

The news was confirmed by Anuj’s friend and collaborator Rupesh Sonar, who posted a tribute on Instagram on October 30. After meeting the family, Rupesh learned that Anuj had passed away after suffering a seizure in his sleep.

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In his post, Rupesh wrote that he still can’t believe Anuj is no longer with them. He described him as more than a friend, “like a little brother,” and recalled that they had many projects planned together. He also remembered watching Anuj’s struggles in his early days and following his journey, adding that life is truly unpredictable and that the news feels unreal.

“He Went to Sleep and Never Woke Up”

Speaking to The Times of India, Rupesh said he was in shock because he had met Anuj just 10 days earlier. Hearing that Anuj had gone to sleep at night and never woke up, he said, left him unable to understand what could have happened.

He added that he spoke to Anuj’s brother, who was not in a position to say much. So on Saturday, Rupesh went to meet the family, including Anuj’s mother and brother. That was when he was told that Anuj had suffered a seizure and passed away during the episode.

A Man of Routine

The details Rupesh shared paint a picture of a disciplined young man. Anuj was an early riser who woke up at 4.30 am every day and followed a routine that included fitness and jogging.

On 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 passed away.

For a family, few moments are harder to imagine. Our thoughts are with his mother, his brother and everyone who loved him.

A 17-Year Friendship Built on Television

Rupesh had known Anuj for 17 years. Their association began with Bandhan Saath Janmon Ka in 2008, and they went on to work together on several shows, including Beend Banoonga Ghodi Chadhunga.

That kind of bond is common in the television industry, where actors, writers and crew often spend long hours together on sets and grow into a second family. Rupesh’s tribute shows how deeply that bond ran.

A Comeback That Never Happened

Perhaps the most poignant detail is that Anuj was thinking about a comeback. Rupesh shared that Anuj was pondering over returning to screens, and that they had spoken about projects to do together.

For viewers who remember him from his television days, it is a reminder of the many careers that go through quiet phases before another chance arrives. In Anuj’s case, that next chapter never got written.

What His Passing Means for the Industry

(This is our analysis, not confirmed fact.)

1. Another reminder of how fragile life is. Deaths of young television actors often shock the industry because they come without warning. Colleagues usually respond with tributes, memories and calls to look after one another.

2. A moment to check on friends. Many actors go through uncertain stretches between projects. Rupesh’s account shows how much a friend’s support can matter during those periods.

3. Tributes will likely follow. Co-stars from the shows Anuj worked on may share their memories in the coming days, and fans of those serials may revisit his performances.

A Note on Health Awareness

Anuj’s family has not shared further medical details beyond what Rupesh was told, and it would be wrong to speculate. But his passing highlights a point doctors often make: seizures should never be ignored. Anyone who has experienced a seizure, or notices unusual episodes in themselves or a family member, should consult a qualified doctor and follow medical advice. That applies even to people who are young, fit and follow a healthy routine.

What Happens Next

Tributes from colleagues. Friends and co-actors from Bandhan Saath Janmon Ka, Beend Banoonga Ghodi Chadhunga and other shows may share their memories.
Support for the family. The industry often comes together in such situations, and Anuj’s mother and brother will need time and privacy.
A lasting legacy. His work on television will remain a memory for fans who watched him on screen.

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The Bottom Line

At 33, Anuj Thakur had a lot of life ahead of him: a morning routine he never missed, projects planned with a friend, and the thought of a comeback. Instead, his story ends in the quiet hours of an October morning.

Rupesh Sonar’s words say it best: you will always be remembered. We extend our deepest condolences to Anuj’s family, friends and fans. Rest in peace.

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