Actor Priyanshu Kshatriya, aka Babu Ravi Singh Chhetri or Babu Chhetri, most famous for his role in Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan's 2022 biographical sports drama Jhund, was allegedly murdered by his friend. According to PTI, the shocking incident took place on Wednesday, October 8, in Nagpur, Maharashtra, after a drunk altercation with his friend, Dhruv Lal Bahadur Sahu. Priyanshu was just 21 at the time of his demise. The police have arrested the accused. Who Was Rajvir Jawanda? Punjabi Singer-Actor Dies at 35 After Road Accident in Himachal Pradesh; Remembering His Top Songs, Family and Legacy.

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According to the police, Priyanshu Kshatriya and his friend Dhruv Lal Bahadur Sahu often drank together. On Tuesday, October 6, at night, the duo travelled together on the former's motorbike to an abandoned house in the Jaripatka area in Nagpur. During their drinking session, an argument happened between the two, where Priyanshu threatened Dhruv and later fell asleep. Fearing harm, Dhruv tied Priyanshu with wires and attacked him with a sharp weapon. Locals found Priyanshu lying half-naked with serious injuries all over his body. Police rushed him to the Mayo Hospital (Indira Gandhi Government Medical College & Hospital, Nagpur), where doctors declared him dead during treatment. Punjabi Bodybuilder Varinder Singh Ghuman, ‘Tiger 3’ Actor and Former Mr India, Dies of Cardiac Arrest; Rajvir Jawanda Tribute Was His Last Instagram Post.

Accused Arrested

Upon receiving the information about the incident in the morning, a team from the Jaripatka police station rushed to the spot. Following this, the Crime Detection Branch arrested Sahu within six hours. According to the police, the deceased has a history of minor criminal offences. He was arrested in 2022 for theft of jewellery and cash worth INR 5 lakh. He also had a financial dispute with Sahu. Both had clashed previously, but their friends intervened and sorted the matter out at that time. Priyanshu Kshatriya, Amitabh Bachchan's Jhund Co-Star, Arrested For Alleged Theft.

About ‘Jhund’

Jhund, directed by Nagraj Manjule, starred Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role. The movie was based on the real-life story of Vijay Barse, who formed a football team consisting of players from Nagpur's slums and gave them a direction in life. Priyanshu played the role of Babu Chhetri in the film.

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