Actor Amit Purohit, who was seen in the Telugu movie Sammohanam as Aditi Rao Hydari’s ex-boyfriend, has passed away at a very young age. The cause of his death is not known yet.
Baaghi fame Sudheer Babu shared the sad news about Amit Purohit’s demise on his social media.
He wrote, “Saddened by the death news of Amit Purohit. He played Amit Malhotra (Sameera’s Ex-Boyfriend) in Sammohanam. Very friendly guy & always gave 100 % for every shot. Another young and good actor left us too early. May his soul find peace.”
Saddened by the death news of Amit Purohit. He played Amit Malhotra (Sameera’s Ex Boyfriend) in Sammohanam. Very friendly guy & always gave 100 % for every shot. Another young and good actor left us too early. May his soul find peace. pic.twitter.com/uEh0bVBV87
— Sudheer Babu (@isudheerbabu) July 10, 2019
Telugu actor Amit Purohit passes away
Aditi Rao Hydari also took to Twitter to offer condolences. Her post read, “Rest in peace Amit Purohit, Prayers and healing to the family… a kind gentle hardworking person gone to soon. thank you for your invaluable presence in #sammohanam #GoneTooSoon (sic)”
Rest in peace Amit Purohit, Prayers and healing to the family… a kind gentle hardworking person gone to soon. thank you for your invaluable presence in #sammohanam #GoneTooSoon 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) July 11, 2019
Sammohanam’s director Mohankrishna Indragati is also saddened by the sudden demise of the talented actor and wrote on Twitter, “I am unable to believe it. Amit Purohith, one of the gentlest, well- behaved and hugely talented actors I have worked with. And such a generous man!!! Amith, I will miss you, man. I was thinking of casting you again soon. May you Rest In Peace, Brother”
I am unable to believe it. Amit Purohith, one of the gentlest, well- behaved and hugely talented actors I have worked with. And such a generous man!!! Amith, I will miss you, man. I was thinking of casting you again soon😓😓 May you Rest In Peace, Brother🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/4h2Wx00Kdt
— Mohan Indraganti (@mokris_1772) July 10, 2019
Purohit is known for his roles in Shobhna’s Seven Nights (2012), Aalaap (2012) among others.
May his soul rest in peace!