The 37-year-old actor Noor Malabika Das was discovered dead in her Mumbai apartment. She was most recently seen with Kajol and Jisshu Sengupta in “The Trial.”
Actor Noor Malabika Das was discovered dead in her Mumbai apartment, police announced on Monday. According to news agency ANI, authorities believe she died by suicide. The 37-year-old, originally from Assam, was a former air hostess and had appeared alongside Kajol in the 2023 legal drama “The Trial.”
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Neighbors Alerted Authorities
ANI reported that neighbors notified the police after detecting a foul odor emanating from her Lokhandwala flat. When the police arrived, they found her body in a state of decomposition. ANI tweeted, “The body of actress Noor Malabika Das was recovered in a decomposed condition in her house in Andheri, Oshiwara area. Noor Malabika Das died by suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling fan of the house. When the people in the neighborhood complained of a foul smell coming from the house, they informed the police. The police reached the spot and took the body for postmortem: Mumbai Police.”
Investigation Details
According to a report by Mid-Day, Noor Malabika Das’ body was found on June 6. During their search, the police collected various items including medicines, her mobile phone, and a diary. Following the panchnama, her body was transported to Goregaon’s Siddharth hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Last Rites Conducted by Police
Despite attempts to contact her family, no one came forward, prompting the police to perform her last rites on Sunday. They were assisted by the Mamdani Health and Education Trust NGO, which handles cremations for unclaimed bodies in the city. “We spoke to her family. They had returned to their native place two weeks ago. Investigation is underway,” an officer told Mid-Day.
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About Noor Malabika Das
Das had a career in Hindi films and web series, with roles in “Siskiyaan,” “Walkaman,” “Teekhi Chatni,” “Jaghanya Upaya,” and “Charamsukh.” She was most recently seen with Kajol and Jisshu Sengupta in “The Trial.”
Noor Malabika Das‘ close friend, actor Aloknath Pathak, expressed his sorrow, stating, “I am saddened by this. I have known Noor for years and worked with her in many films and series. Until last month, her family was living with her in Mumbai. The family returned to the village a week ago. She was living in this flat on rent.”