'Vamsam' TV serial actress commits suicide in Chennai
By Santhosh Mathevan Published on Jul 18, 2018 01:48 PM IST
The apartment where Priyanka lived.
Chennai: Television artiste Priyanka of 'Vamsam' serial-fame committed suicide at her residence at Valasaravakkam here during the early hours of today.
Her body has been taken to Government Kilpauk Hospital for post-mortem.
When this reporter visited the spot - an apartment on Sivan Street - the Valasaravakkam police said she must have committed suicide on Tuesday night. However, confusion prevails as the investigation officials are not clear about the reason behind her decision to end her life.
This morning, when Priyanka's maid entered her room, she was shocked to see the actress hanging. Following this, she informed the police who rushed to the spot and recovered the body.
As soon as news spread, neighbours started to gather in front of the house of the actress.
Priyanka married a basketball coach, Arunbala, three years ago. According to sources in the area, there had always been arguments between the couple.
It is also said the fights were mostly because they were childless. "We have heard them quarrelling on and off. Their arguments were mainly because of having no baby even after three years of marriage," said a resident.
It is also learnt that Priyanka was living alone for the past few weeks.
However, the police have not come to any conclusion. "We have started to investigate. We can say anything only after the inquiry," a police official said, and added that her husband will be questioned.
He also said even the time of death was not yet confirmed which would be known only after the post-mortem.
In recent months, a couple of TV artistes have committed suicide, leading to concern about the well-being of such actors.
Actress Shobana and actor Sai Prashanth ended their lives due to reasons including mental stress.
A senior actress said, "There is an increase in such suicides by artistes due to pressure. It is high time the Small Screen Artistes Association organised a workshop or counselling session for its members."
The apartment where Priyanka lived.
Chennai: Television artiste Priyanka of 'Vamsam' serial-fame committed suicide at her residence at Valasaravakkam here during the early hours of today.
Her body has been taken to Government Kilpauk Hospital for post-mortem.
When this reporter visited the spot - an apartment on Sivan Street - the Valasaravakkam police said she must have committed suicide on Tuesday night. However, confusion prevails as the investigation officials are not clear about the reason behind her decision to end her life.
This morning, when Priyanka's maid entered her room, she was shocked to see the actress hanging. Following this, she informed the police who rushed to the spot and recovered the body.
As soon as news spread, neighbours started to gather in front of the house of the actress.
Priyanka married a basketball coach, Arunbala, three years ago. According to sources in the area, there had always been arguments between the couple.
It is also said the fights were mostly because they were childless. "We have heard them quarrelling on and off. Their arguments were mainly because of having no baby even after three years of marriage," said a resident.
It is also learnt that Priyanka was living alone for the past few weeks.
However, the police have not come to any conclusion. "We have started to investigate. We can say anything only after the inquiry," a police official said, and added that her husband will be questioned.
He also said even the time of death was not yet confirmed which would be known only after the post-mortem.
In recent months, a couple of TV artistes have committed suicide, leading to concern about the well-being of such actors.
Actress Shobana and actor Sai Prashanth ended their lives due to reasons including mental stress.
A senior actress said, "There is an increase in such suicides by artistes due to pressure. It is high time the Small Screen Artistes Association organised a workshop or counselling session for its members."
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