Bollywood actress Jiah Khan is reported to have committed suicide in Mumbai on Monday Night .
The 25-year-old, who grew up in London, hanged herself at home. It quoted sources saying the actress was struggling with depression.
The actress, whose real name is Nafisa, debuted in Hindi-language cinema in 2007 opposite Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan, 70. The film Nishabd, was controversial for its portrayal of illicit relationship between the two.
Her death was greeted with shock and sadness in the acting fraternity.
Bachchan tweeted, “WHAT …!!! Jiah Khan ??? what has happened ? is this correct ? unbelievable !!!”
Actor Arshad Warsi tweeted, “Shocked to hear about Jiah Khan, she was too young to give up on life… RIP.”