Television actor Sanchita Ugale, known for her roles in popular shows like Kumkum Bhagya and Wagle Ki Duniya, was found dead at her residence in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, police said on Monday (June 15, 2026).
Ugale was found at her home in the Nallasopara area around 7 p.m. on Sunday (June 14, 2026) when she was alone at her home, an official said.
We did not find anything suspicious at the spot, and no note was recovered,” a police official told PTI.
Ugale was known for her role as Diya Tandon in the TV serial Kumkum Bhagya.
She also acted in Wagle Ki Duniya - Nayi Peedhi Naye Kisse and went on to play the lead role in the serial Dilwali Dulha Le Jayegi.
Television actor Sanchita Ugale, known for her roles in popular shows like Kumkum Bhagya and Wagle Ki Duniya, was found dead at her residence in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, police said on Monday (June 15, 2026).
Ugale was found at her home in the Nallasopara area around 7 p.m. on Sunday (June 14, 2026) when she was alone at her home, an official said.
“A police team inspected the scene immediately after being alerted about the incident. We did not find anything suspicious at the spot, and no note was recovered,” a police official told PTI.
The actor’s father told the Achole police that he does not suspect any foul play or hold anyone responsible for her death, the official said.
The police have sent the body to a government hospital for a postmortem examination. They have registered a case of accidental death and launched a probe , the police said.
Ugale was known for her role as Diya Tandon in the TV serial Kumkum Bhagya. She had previously spoken about how landing the role was a major turning point that brought her widespread recognition and helped shape her career.
She also acted in Wagle Ki Duniya - Nayi Peedhi Naye Kisse and went on to play the lead role in the serial Dilwali Dulha Le Jayegi.
Ugale also featured in some films, portraying the younger version of Tara Rani in the Vicky Kaushal-starrer historical drama Chhaava and made an appearance alongside noted actor Manoj Bajpayee in the investigative thriller Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout.
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