Actor Brahma Mishra, who played the role of Lalit in web series Mirzapur was found dead at his home in Mumbai earlier today. A semi-decomposed body of the actor was found in his flat. He was living alone in his Mumbai apartment for the past four years and was last seen a few days ago.
Neighbours alerted police after a stench was emanating from his apartment and a keymaker was called in to break open the door using a duplicate key. The police found his body lying in the bathroom near the commode after opening the door. There were no injury marks found on his body.
The police suspect that the actor died in the bathroom due to a cardiac arrest, the body has been sent for an autopsy to confirm the cause of the death. According to reports, Mishra had complained of chest pain on November 29, and was sent home by a doctor after receiving medication. It is suspected that Brahma Mishra died three days ago.
The police further informed that the apartment was locked from the inside. A case of Accidental Death is being registered by the police in the case.
Brahmaswaroop Mishra was 36 years old and stayed at Yari Road in Mumbai’s Versova. He was known for his roles in Haseen Dillruba (2021), Kesari (2019) and Chor Chor Super Chor (2013). Police say prima facie no foul play is suspected and he likely died of natural causes due to heart attack. His body was sent to Cooper hospital for autopsy.
