Apurva Agnihotri Pays Tribute To Kushal Punjabi On His 4th Death Anniversary

The entertainment industry faced a profound loss as actor Kushal Punjabi bid farewell to the world on December 27, 2019. On the fourth anniversary of his untimely demise, his close friend, actor Apurva Agnihotri, shared an emotional tribute on Instagram, expressing the enduring impact Kushal had on his life.

The two actors shared a deep bond that extended beyond friendship. In an Instagram post, Apurva Agnihotri shared a heartfelt note alongside a smiling picture of Kushal, reminiscing about the joy they shared and expressing how much he misses his dear friend. The caption read, “Forever Riding On The Wings Of Freedom. RIP My Friend. You Are Always Loved & Never Forgotten. Rest Easy, Bhai.”

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The friendship between Apurva and Kushal was not confined to the silver screen. The duo shared a common passion for riding bikes and were part of a close-knit bikers group. In a recent interview, Apurva revealed the profound impact of Kushal’s passing on his love for biking, stating that he had contemplated selling his bike as he couldn’t imagine riding without his riding companion, according to the report by The Times of India.

In a poignant revelation during an interview, Apurva and his wife, Shilpa Agnihotri, disclosed that they spent the last night with Kushal before his tragic demise. Kushal had even brought back a gift for Shilpa from Hong Kong. The couple admitted to struggling with the aftermath, unable to fathom the pain Kushal was going through.

Apurva and Shilpa further opened up about the struggles they faced in dealing with the loss during an interview. They discussed Kushal’s emotional state, citing troubles in his marriage as a significant concern, according to Pinkvilla. Apurva shared the difficulty he experienced during Kushal’s cremation, unable to accept the heartbreaking reality of his friend’s suicide.

About Kushal Punjabi:

Kushal Punjabi is known for his versatile roles in television shows such as Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, CID and Ishq Mein Marjawan. Discovered lifeless at his residence, the 37-year-old actor had left behind a suicide note. In the note, he absolved anyone of blame, expressing a desire for his property and assets to be equitably distributed among his parents, siblings, and his son, Kiaan.