All about Ananya Raj, Ghost and Thaggede Le actor who died at 27

Actor Ananya Raj, also known as Ananya Sengupta, who appeared in films such as Thaggede Le, 7 Hours to Go, and Ghost, has died at the age of 27. Her family confirmed the news nearly a month after her death, saying she died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of July 15.In a statement shared on Ananya's official Instagram account on Sunday, August 16, her family said she had been dealing with physical and mental health issues for more than a year. They remembered her as a strong-spirited person who faced her difficulties with courage and asked fans and well-wishers to respect their privacy.Who was Ananya Raj?Ananya Raj was an Indian actor who worked in Hindi as well as regional cinema. She was born on October 22, 1998, and was raised in Mumbai. She began her career in the entertainment industry through music videos before moving into acting.According to her IMDb profile, Ananya appeared in music videos associated with labels including T-Series, Zee Music and Times Music. She later built a filmography that included Hindi horror and thriller films as well as regional projects. She made her Hindi film debut with 7 Hours to Go in 2016. Directed by Saurabh Varma, the thriller starred Shiv Panditt, Sandeepa Dhar and Varun Badola, with Ananya also appearing in the film.A year later, she featured in the horror film The Final Exit, directed by Dhwanil Mehta. The film starred Kunaal Roy Kapur and Scarlett Mellish Wilson.Ananya Raj's films Ananya went on to appear in Vikram Bhatt's horror thriller Ghost in 2019. The film, starring Shivam Bhaargava and Sanaya Irani, revolved around a haunted house and the paranormal events surrounding its inhabitants.She also worked beyond Hindi cinema. Her regional film credits included the Telugu suspense thriller Thaggede Le, directed by Srinivas Raju. The 2022 film featured Naveen Chandra, Divya Pillai and P Ravi Shankar.Ananya was also associated with the trilingual film Madrasi Gang. Her work across Hindi and regional cinema reflected her attempts to build a career beyond a single film industry.What did Ananya Raj's family say about her death?Ananya's family announced her death on August 16, almost a month after she died.In their statement, they said: "With great pain, we have to announce that Ananya passed away in the wee hours of 15th July. She passed away peacefully in sleep."The family said Ananya had been experiencing "physical and mental discomfort" for more than a year and had fought through the difficulties with strength.They also described her as a strong-spirited person who lived life on her own terms. The family said they wanted to maintain privacy and quiet during the difficult period.The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) also mourned her death. In a statement shared on X, the organisation described it as an "untimely demise" and said the loss of a young artist was being felt across the film fraternity.Her family has urged fans and well-wishers to remember her and pray for her soul while respecting their privacy.- EndsPublished By: shweta keshriPublished On: Aug 17, 2026 11:53 IST