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TV actor Anuj Thakur dies at 33 after seizure in sleep
Television actor Anuj Thakur, known for Dhoom Machao Dhoom and Mahisagar, died at his Mumbai home on 27 October after reportedly suffering a seizure in his sleep; the news became public days later through his friend Rupesh Sonar.
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Television actor Anuj Thakur, known for Dhoom Machao Dhoom and Mahisagar, died at his Mumbai home on 27 October after reportedly suffering a seizure in his sleep; the news became public days later through his friend Rupesh Sonar.
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Television actor Anuj Thakur, known for Dhoom Machao Dhoom and Mahisagar, died at his Mumbai home on 27 October after reportedly suffering a seizure in his sleep. The news became public days later through his friend, casting director Rupesh Sonar.
By StoryTimesNow Editorial, Entertainment Desk — 03 November 2026, 5:51 AM IST
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Key Takeaways
What happened: Anuj Thakur died at 33 at his home in Oshiwara, Mumbai, in the early hours of 27 October 2026, reportedly after a seizure in his sleep. His mother found him unresponsive after his 4.30 am alarm.
Who he was: A Hindi television actor known for Dhoom Machao Dhoom, Bandhan Saath Janmon Ka, Beend Banoonga Ghodi Chadhunga and Mahisagar. He had been planning a return to television, his friend Rupesh Sonar said.
What is confirmed — and what is not: The death was made public on 30 October through Sonar's Instagram tribute; he has since described the circumstances to the press, citing the family. The seizure is reported, not confirmed by a formal family statement or medical authority.
Introduction
Television actor Anuj Thakur has died at 33. His death, at his Oshiwara, Mumbai home on 27 October, became public days later, when casting director and close friend Rupesh Sonar shared a tribute on Instagram on 30 October.
What Happened?
According to Sonar's account, told to The Times of India, Thakur went to sleep as usual on the night of 26 October. He woke at 4.30 am every day for fitness and jogging, but on 27 October his alarm rang and he did not stir. His mother went into his room and found him unresponsive. Sonar said the family told him Thakur had suffered a seizure in his sleep and died during the episode.
Sonar said he learnt of the death on 30 October through a common friend, and visited the family on 31 October, when they described what had happened. His Instagram tribute of 30 October was the first public word of the death. One report notes accounts differ slightly on how the news reached Sonar, but the date, place and seizure in sleep are consistent across the reporting. It has also been reported that Thakur suffered a seizure earlier this year and was on medication for it.
Why Does This Matter?
Thakur's death at 33 has shaken the television industry, where he had worked for over a decade. Tributes have poured in since Sonar's post, recalling a cheerful, hardworking actor. The gap between his death and the announcement explains why many fans first heard of it only on 2 November, when outlets picked up the story.
Important Details
Date and place: Early hours of Tuesday 27 October 2026, at his home in Oshiwara, Mumbai.
Reported cause: A seizure during sleep, as described by Sonar citing the family. No formal medical bulletin or family statement has confirmed the cause.
How the news broke: Sonar's Instagram tribute on 30 October; he later spoke to The Times of India and visited the family on 31 October.
Last meeting: Sonar said he had met Thakur about ten days before his death and found him in good spirits, excited about returning to television.
Earlier health episode: Reports say Thakur suffered a seizure earlier in 2026 and was taking medication for it.
Background and Context
Thakur began his acting career with the teen show Dhoom Machao Dhoom, which remained his best-known credit, and went on to appear in Hindi serials including Bandhan Saath Janmon Ka, Beend Banoonga Ghodi Chadhunga and Mahisagar. Sonar has asked for sensitivity towards the family, who have issued no public statement.
What Happens Next?
No funeral details have been reported. This article will be updated if the family issues a statement or a confirmed cause is published.
What Readers Should Know
A seizure during sleep can, in rare cases, be fatal, and any seizure warrants medical evaluation — even if the person recovers quickly and feels fine. Follow a doctor's advice on medication and check-ups, and do not stop prescribed treatment without medical guidance. If someone has a seizure, keep them safe from nearby hazards, do not restrain them or put anything in their mouth, and call emergency services if it lasts more than five minutes or they do not regain consciousness.
FAQs
Who was Anuj Thakur?
A Hindi television actor, 33, best known for Dhoom Machao Dhoom, also seen in Bandhan Saath Janmon Ka, Beend Banoonga Ghodi Chadhunga and Mahisagar.
How did Anuj Thakur die?
He reportedly suffered a seizure in his sleep at his Oshiwara home in the early hours of 27 October 2026. The cause is reported through Sonar, citing the family; no formal medical confirmation has been published.
When did the news come out?
Thakur died on 27 October, but the news became public on 30 October, when Sonar shared a tribute on Instagram. Mainstream outlets reported the story on 2 November.
What has Rupesh Sonar said?
Sonar, a casting director who had known Thakur since 2008, said they had met about ten days earlier and Thakur was in good spirits, looking forward to a television return. He visited the family on 31 October and has asked for privacy for them.
Has the family issued a statement?
No formal family statement has been published so far. What is known comes from Sonar's tribute and his comments to the press, relaying what the family told him.
Sources and Verification
The Times of India, via ABP Live, 2 November 2026 — Sonar's account, the 4.30 am routine and the family's version.
Mathrubhumi English, 2 November 2026 — death on 27 October after a seizure in sleep; tribute 30 October; family visit 31 October.
The Statesman, 2 November 2026 — career credits, the friendship since 2008, and the planned return.
Deccan Herald, 2 November 2026 — earlier seizure this year and medication; death at the Oshiwara home.
Outlook, 2 November 2026 — Sonar's confirmation, the request for privacy, and the show credits.
The Economic Times, 2 November 2026 — last Instagram post from the July 2026 South Africa trip.
Verified on 3 November 2026, 5:47 AM IST. The cause of death is attributed to reporting, principally Sonar's account citing the family, as carried on 2 November 2026; no formal family statement or medical confirmation has been published. Where accounts differ on how the news reached Sonar, this article notes the difference.
