Shocked by actor Noor Malabika Das’ death, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) is planning to have a meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and urge for a thorough probe into the alleged suicide. The union has shot off a letter to them to this effect. Noor, who was last seen in Kajol’s The Trial, was found dead by the Oshiwara Police at her Lokhandwala flat on June 10, four days after she passed away on June 6. The police found her when they broke into her apartment after her neighbours reported a foul smell coming from her residence.

Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, President, AICWA, says he is concerned about the high incidence of suicides in showbiz.

“There are many suicide cases among actors in the Indian film industry, which is why the government needs to investigate this issue seriously. I will meet the Chief Minister and Home Minister regarding Noor Malabika Das’ case and demand an SIT [Special Investigation Team] probe. In the case of actress Tunisha Sharma, who allegedly died by suicide on set [in 2022], I have been fighting to have it investigated as a potential murder. The central government must also be made aware of and investigate the high rate of suicides in Bollywood,” says Gupta. In the letter, the union also stated that one cannot rule out foul play.

With Noor’s death investigation underway, more details are emerging. On Tuesday, her aunt Arati Das reportedly indicated that she was battling depression. She said that the actor hoped to make it big and was “unsatisfied with her achievements, which forced her to take this extreme step.”

Hailing from Assam, Noor was a flight attendant with Qatar Airways, before featuring in a few web series.

The Oshiwara police investigating the suicide case of actress Noor Malabika Das have revealed that she was in a relationship with a gym owner from Lokhandwala. Both were planning to get married and had each other's names tattooed on their bodies. The police had to summon her boyfriend for interrogation to find out what led her to take such a drastic step.

Based on the information obtained from the family of the actress, the cops learned that her parents wanted her to get her married but she was in no hurry. She said that she would first think about her career and would consider marriage only after reaching a certain position in her profession.

The All India Cine Workers Association is also in shock after hearing about the suicide. The president of the association Suresh Shyamlal Gupta wrote a letter (mid-day has a copy) to the Chief Minister and Mumbai police commissioner, appealing for a thorough investigation.

He stated in the letter, “Such tragic incidents within the Bollywood industry call for serious introspection and thorough investigation into the underlying causes. It is imperative to explore all possible factors, including the potential for foul play, to ensure that the truth is brought to light and justice is served. Das had contributed significantly to the Bollywood film industry, and her untimely death is a poignant reminder of the destructive trend of suicides within the Indian film fraternity.”

Noor Malabika Mrinal Das, a resident of Narikhli village in Laxmibazar, North Karimganj, Assam, was the daughter of Rita Das, a retired assistant headmistress of Laxmibazar High School. Her elder sister Moushami Das is also a teacher in Guwahati. Her parents, who are senior citizens, have not yet been informed about her death. A couple of weeks ago, Das’s parents along with her sister Moushami had joined her in the city. They had to leave for their native village in Assam because her elder sister Moushami’s mother-in-law had taken ill. When the tragedy occurred Moushami was tending to her mother-in-law in a village near the Bangladesh border. Moushami had taken her parents with her as there was no one else to care for them. Thus they couldn't come to Mumbai to perform her last rites.

Alok Nath Pathak, an actor, and friend of Das, to perform the last rites in their absence. Alok Nath performed her last rites as per the religious beliefs of Das’s family.

Noor Malabika Das, a former air hostess with Qatar Airways and an actress, allegedly committed suicide. Police recovered her body from her flat in Lokhandwala on June 6. Das is believed to have hanged herself from the bedroom fan. According to police sources, the incident came to light when neighbours reported a foul smell emanating from the flat, prompting them to inform the Oshiwara police. Upon breaking the door and entering the flat, police found Das’s body hanging from the ceiling fan in a decomposed condition. The police collected medicines, her mobile phone and her diary during the search of the house. No suicide note has been found yet.

Mumbai/Silchar: A 31-year-old actress Noor Malabika Das, who had appeared in a few web series, allegedly died by suicide at her rented flat in Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W). The decomposed body was found hanging on Friday, when a neighbour complained of a stench. Family members said the former air-hostess was battling depression.

The police station broke open the door to find her decomposed body hanging from the ceiling. The police said that her parents had been staying with her but left for their home, Karimganj, Assam, 10 days ago.

Her aunt Arati Das said that the former air hostess had come to Mumbai with hopes of become an actress. “She was fighting hard to achieve this. We understand Malabika was unsatisfied with her achievements...,” she said.

She last appeared in the web series ‘The Trial’ featuring actress Kajol. — 

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Actress Noor Malabika Das was found dead in her apartment in Andheri, the police said on Monday, adding that they suspect it to be a case of suicide. Her body was recovered in a decomposed condition from her house.

Noor, who has starred in a few web shows, was also a part of Kajol’s show The Trial.

Hailing from Assam, Noor had previously worked as an air hostess.

On June 8, people in her neighbourhood complained of a foul smell coming from the house, following which, they informed the police.

A senior police officer told us, “It is a case of suicide. She was in depression. Her body was handed over to a family friend, who performed the last rites.”