Mayank Pawar Death: Did the Splitsvilla 7 fame succumb to liver damage? Mother opens up about ‘stress and depression’ after divorce

Splitsvilla 7 fame Mayank Pawar's sudden demise at the age of 37, has left his fans and industry friends in a state of shock. Mayank's team announced about his passing on his social media account on February 24. Now, in an interview, his mother has made some shocking revelations and alleged that his divorce led him to a serious ailment.

While Mayank Pawar kept his personal life away from the spotlight, his closed ones knew about the struggles he was dealing with. His mother shared that he had been married earlier, but the couple separated in 2014.

As per a report in OneIndia, Mayank was dealing with a lot of stress after his divorce. Mayank’s mother, Rajni Pawar, said that he was married but separated from his wife in 2024. After the divorce, he went through a difficult phase of stress and depression. In early 2025, doctors found that he had serious liver problems.

His mother further shared in the interview that her son was undergoing a treatment for liver related issues but was not fully recovered. He was reportedly at his home in Rana Pratap Bagh, Delhi, when his health suddenly worsened. This led to his untimely demise. The exact cause of death has not been officially confirmed. However, it is believed that his liver condition may have deteriorated.

In the report, Mayank's mother further shared that his son was dealing with loneliness and depression. A friend also revealed that Mayank tried to keep himself busy with fitness and training.

His mother was quoted saying, "My son was a very hardworking person. Fitness was his life, but the divorce broke him from within. The liver problem made his condition worse. We tried a lot, but..."

It is important to note that the exact cause of his death has not been confirmed.

He had celebrated his 37th birthday on January 1, 2026, and his passing just a few weeks later has left fans stunned.

Mayank's team announced the news of his sudden demise on social media by sharing a note. It read, "A brother, a champion, a mentor, and an inspiration to many. Mayank Pawar will forever live in our hearts. Please join us in prayer and remembrance. Om Shanti."

His prayer meet was held today at in Delhi.

Mayank was a known name in the fitness industry as well. He won several bodybuilding titles and was the winner of the prestigious Mr. India title. He worked as a celebrity fitness trainer and motivated many young athletes through his dedication to bodybuilding.