India, Nov. 3 -- Television actor Anuj Thakur died on October 27 after suffering a seizure in his sleep, according to his friend and casting manager Rupesh Sonar. Sonar confirmed the death in an Instagram post, and later shared details in comments to The Times of India and HT City.

Death confirmed by friend and casting manager

Sonar said he had known Thakur since 2008 and that they had worked together on several shows. He told The Times of India that he met Thakur about 10 days before his death.

Sonar said, “I was shocked to hear that he had gone to sleep at night and never woke up.”

Account of the morning of October 27

Sonar said he met Thakur’s family, including his mother and brother, on Saturday, when he was told that Thakur had su...