An archive photo of Asif Basra. (courtesy shraddhakapoor)
Strong points
- Asif Basra died at the age of 53
- He was found dead in Mcleodganj in Himachal Pradesh
- He was last seen in the second season of the Disney + Hotstar Hostages series
New Delhi:
A disrupted film industry poured its heart out on social media following the tragic death of actor Asif Basra on Thursday. Mr. Basra, 53, was found dead in Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh. Police said they were investigating whether this was a case of death by suicide. The film fraternity paid tribute to the deceased actor on social media. Kareena Kapoor, who starred with the deceased actor in the 2007 film Jab we met, on her Instagram story, wrote: “Rest in peace Asif Basra. My sincere condolences to family and loved ones.” Anushka Sharma, producer of the web series Paatal Lok, in which Asif Basra performed earlier this year, wrote: “My sincere condolences and prayers with family and loved ones. RIP Asif Basra.”
Screenshot of Kareena Kapoor’s Instagram story.
Screenshot of Anushka Sharma’s Instagram story.
Manoj Bajpayee, reacting to filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s tweet, wrote: “What? It’s too shocking !! Shot with him just before Lockdown! Oh my God!”
What? It’s too shocking !! Shot with him just before Lockdown !!! Oh my God!!! https://t.co/alfYTGxChH
– manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) November 12, 2020
Shraddha Kapoor, who co-starred with Asif Basra in the film Ek Villain, posted a photo of the deceased actor with a broken heart emoticon.
pic.twitter.com/Why4oc3Lwq
– Shraddha (@ShraddhaKapoor) November 12, 2020
Nawazuddin Siddiqui tweeted: “It’s amazing, yet another loss of dear friend Asif Basra – gem of talent and full of personality. Rest in peace my friend – more power for the family.”
It’s amazing yet another loss of a dear friend #AsifBasra – talented jewel and full of personality
Rest In Peace My Friend – More Power For The Family pic.twitter.com/6j6yW4z4Oy– Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@Nawazuddin_S) November 12, 2020
Randeep Hooda, who worked with Asif Basra in Once upon a time in Mumbaai, also paid tribute to the actor.
Rest in peace my brother #asifbasrapic.twitter.com/FgwxNRNNB1
– Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) November 12, 2020
Divya Dutta wrote in her tweet: “Terribly shocked to hear of Asif Basra’s untimely passing. We toured together for Hostages 2. I sounded like such a happy, free-spirited man and was such a fabulous actor !! RIP Asif. It’s hard to digest. “
Terribly shocked to hear about @asifbasra s premature death. We shot together for # hostages2. Looked at as a happy, free-spirited man! And was the fabulous actor of Sucha !! Rip Asif. it’s hard to digest.
– Divya Dutta (@ divyadutta25) November 12, 2020
Asif Basra was best known for starring in films like Black Friday, Parzania, Jab We Met, Ek Villain, Fanney Khan, Roy and Hichki, among others. He had also been part of several web series, including Amazon Prime Video Paatal Lok. He was last seen in the second season of the Disney + Hotstar series Hostages.
