Indian actress Ananya dies at 27 battling 'physical and mental health issues'
- Last updated: August 17, 2026 | 19:45
Indian actress Ananya Raj, known for her roles in "7 Hours to Go," "The Final Exit and Ghost," has died at the age of 27 on July 15, 2026, local media reported.
Her family confirmed her death nearly a month later in a statement posted on her official Instagram account and said she died peacefully in her sleep in the early hours of July 15 and asked for privacy.
They said Ananya Raj had been dealing with both "physical and mental discomfort" for more than a year and remembered her as a strong-spirited person, but the family has not disclosed any specific medical cause of death.
AICWA pays tribute to Ananya Raj
The actress has left the film industry mourning her loss. The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has paid a tribute to actress Ananya Raj after she passed away at the age of 27.
The AICWA took to their X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note for the actress. They wrote, "With profound grief and a heavy heart, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) mourns the untimely demise of actress Ananya Raj, who passed away at the young age of just 27 on 15 July 2026.
They further mentioned, "Ananya Raj was a part of several Bollywood films, including 7 Hours to Go (2016), The Final Exit (2017), and Ghost (2019). Her untimely passing has sent shockwaves across Bollywood and the entire Indian film industry. The loss of a young artist is not just a loss for her family, it is a loss for the entire film fraternity. A member of our extended film-industry family has left us far too soon. Her work, her presence and her memories will always remain a part of the Indian film industry.”
"The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) expresses its deepest condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones. We pray that the departed soul finds eternal peace and that her family receives the strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss. Ananya Raj will always be remembered. Her journey may have ended, but her memories will live on forever. All Indian Cine Workers Association,” they added.