Dhruv Sharma’s untimely death shocks Sandalwood

It came as a shocker for Sandalwood fans, as well as other film personalities associated with the celebrity cricket tournament, when they heard that actor-cricketer Dhruv Sharma was no more. Reports suggested that the actor attempted to end his life by consuming poison following heavy losses in his family business. The actor then battled for his life at a city hospital, before he was declared dead in the wee hours of Tuesday. Dhruv, who is survived by his wife and two daughters, had completed shooting for the Pradeep Raj-directed Kichchu, which co-stars Ragini Dwivedi and Abhinaya.
The film’s first copy, we hear, is ready and the filmmaker is said to be readying for its release. Dhruv, who had speech-and-hearing impairment, had represented the country in cricket at various levels as part of different clubs and was an integral part of the Kichcha Sudeep-led Karnataka Bulldozers. His death led many actors from other industries, including

Bollywood

actors like

Riteish

and Genelia Deshmukh and Aftab Shivdasani, to express shock over his demise.
Initial reports of his death by cardiac arrest had surprised his teammates and friends, as he was believed to be a fitness freak.

Actors upset
Seeing his devastated family, especially his wife, was heartbreaking. It is unbelievable that someone as fun-loving and fit as him has left us
— Pradeep
I have known Dhruv for two decades. He inspired me to look towards having a family life like his every time I met him
— J Karthik
He was the best cricketer among all of us who played the celebrity cricket tournament. He was a gem of a person and I’ve personally lost a brother
— RK Rahul
He was a genuinely nice person, who lost no time in ensuring that everyone around him was always all smiles
— Priya Mani
Dhruv was very special. He inspired everyone to be positive and welcome life with open arms at all times. His passion for cricket was unparalled
—

Sunil Raoh

His death is shocking. Dhruv was recently in London and while there his stamina while running was akin to that of a horse. I’m terribly upset by his untimely death
— Tharun Chandra