Who Was Noor Malabika Das? 'The Trial' Actor Allegedly Dies By Suicide

Actor Noor Malabika Das reportedly died by suicide on June 6 in her Mumbai home. She last acted in the drama series The Trial starring Kajol in the lead role. Police found the artist's body after neighbours complained about the smell coming from her apartment. According to reports, Das, who was in her thirties, was formerly a flight attendant with Qatar Airways before pursuing a career in acting. She has reportedly worked in leading roles in many web series like Siskiyaan and Walkaman Upaya.

Who Was Noor Malabika Das?

Noor Malabika Das was an emerging actor in Hindi film and television. On June 6, the Oshiwara police were informed about a foul smell coming from the Assam-origin actor's apartment in Lokhandwala, Mumbai. The cops made a forced entry into her flat where her body was found hanging from the ceiling fan, according to reports.

The police have ruled the cause of death as suicide but are still investigating the case. According to the news portal Mid-Day, the police surveyed the actor's house and collected medicines, her mobile phone, and a diary. The actress' body was taken to Siddharth Hospital in Goregaon for a post-mortem. 

Reportedly, despite efforts to contact Das' family, no one came forward, and therefore, the police performed her last rites with the assistance of a non-profit organisation which handles the cremation of unclaimed bodies in the city. “We spoke to her family. They had returned to their native place two weeks ago,” an officer told Mid-Day.

According to Das' close friend, actor Aloknath Pathak, Das' family had been living with her in the rented flat until last month. As per reports, the All Indian Cine Workers Association has called on Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis to conduct a thorough probe into the alleged suicide case.

Family Reveals Late Actor Struggled with Depression

According to a recent report by The Times of India, the family of the late actor Malabika Das has revealed that she suffered from depression. Speaking from their family home in Karimganj, her paternal aunt, Arati Das, shared insights into Malabika's struggles. Das mentioned that Malabika had moved to Mumbai with high hopes of becoming an actor but faced significant challenges in achieving her dreams. "She went to Mumbai with big hopes to become an actress. However, she was fighting hard to achieve this," said Arati Das. 

The family believes that Malabika's dissatisfaction with her progress in the industry contributed to her decision to take such a drastic step. "We understand that Malabika was unsatisfied with her achievements, which forced her to take this extreme step," added Arati Das.