The television industry is reeling from the sudden death of popular actor Nitin Chauhan, who passed away at just 35. Known for his role as a contestant in MTV’s Splitsvilla Season 5 and for winning Dadagiri 2, Nitin’s passing has come as a shock to fans and colleagues alike. He was reportedly living in Mumbai after moving from his hometown of Aligarh, UP, several years ago.

While the exact cause of his death has not been confirmed, early reports suggest the possibility of suicide, as hinted at by a heartfelt social media post from Nitin’s former co-star Vibhuti Thakur. Thakur expressed her sadness, saying, “May your soul rest in peace. I wish you had the strength to face all the troubles.”

A Journey in TV

Nitin began his acting career with Doordarshan’s TV show Zindagi.com, before gaining fame in Splitsvilla Season 5 in 2012, where he became the runner-up, trailing behind Paras Chhabra and beating Ali Goni. Over the years, Nitin starred in popular shows like Crime Patrol and Friends, earning a dedicated fanbase through his versatile roles. His last television appearance was in Tera Yaar Hoon Main on Sab TV in 2022. News of his death was confirmed by his co-stars Sudeep Sahir and Sayantani Ghosh, although they provided no additional details.

As Nitin’s father arrives in Mumbai and his body is prepared for transfer to Aligarh, police have begun an investigation into his death, leaving many questions unanswered.