Kuljeet Randhawa
| Kuljeet Randhawa | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
January 1, 1976 Bardhaman, West Bengal, India |
| Died |
February 8, 2006 (aged 30) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Cause of death | Suicide |
Kuljeet Randhawa (1 January 1976 – 8 February 2006) was an Indian actress and model. The former Gladrags model was best known for her role in the Kohinoor series.[1]
Early life and career
Randhawa was born on 1 January 1976 in Raniganj, West Bengal. Her father served in the Indian police, which enabled Kuljeet to travel across India including Patiala, Punjab where her father was serving at the time of her suicide. She began modelling as a student, and her work included several ads and runway shows for major designers. She earned her Honours in Psychology from Delhi University.
Randhawa also appeared in several television series including Hip Hip Hurray, C.A.T.S., and a lead role in STAR One's Special Squad.[2]
Death
On 8 February 2006, Kuljeet hung herself in her apartment in Juhu, a suburb of Mumbai. In a suicide note, Kuljeet stated that she was ending her life as she was unable to cope with life's pressures. Shortly before her death, she had completed filming for the movie By Chance.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "A Talent Swathed with Dusky Beauty - Kuljeet Randhawa". movies.indiainfo.com. 2005-10-17.
- ↑ "4 hrs after chat with sister, actress ends life". expressindia.com. 2006-02-10. Retrieved 2008-07-23.
- ↑ Rao, Pavithra. "Remembering Kuljeet Randhawa". entertainment.oneindia.in. Retrieved 2008-07-23.
- ↑ "Grime amidst the glitter". Telegarph Calcutta. Retrieved 15 August 2012.