Bollywood actress Jiah Khan

Bollywood actress Jiah Khan

Bollywood actress Jiah Khan is dead after an apparent suicide. The 25-year-old beauty was found in her Juhu, Mumbai, home Monday night, the Times of India reported. Khan, who was also known as Nafisa, reportedly hanged herself inside her residence without leaving a note. Police found her body around 11 p.m.

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  Authorities believe that 25-year-old Bollywood actress Jiah Khan committed suicide on Monday.

According to sources who spoke to the Indian news outlet, Khan had battled depression. “She had been depressed for some time due to personal issues, but was keen on returning to acting soon. She was also meeting filmmakers regarding projects,” one "insider" said.

Her passing has stunned her friends. "We knew each other socially and often discussed our London connection,” Tanuj Garg from Balaji telefilms told Times of India. “She was a soft-spoken, sweet and a pleasant individual. Truly shocked at the news!"