Tragedy Strikes 'Jhund' Co-Star: Priyanshu Singh Murdered After Drunken Brawl

In a deeply tragic turn of events, Priyanshu Singh, a young actor who shared screen space with Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan in the film 'Jhund', has reportedly been murdered. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the local community and the nascent film fraternity, occurred in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district.

According to reports, Priyanshu Singh was allegedly killed by his friend, Ashish, following a heated argument that escalated into a violent brawl, fueled by alcohol.

The horrific incident took place on a Sunday evening, with details emerging from police investigations.

The two friends were reportedly consuming alcohol near a well when their dispute turned fatal. Police sources indicate that during the altercation, Ashish violently attacked Priyanshu, leading to his untimely death.

Priyanshu's body was discovered later by locals, who immediately alerted the authorities. Upon arrival, the police secured the scene and initiated a thorough investigation.

Acting swiftly, law enforcement officials apprehended Ashish in connection with the murder. During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to the crime, admitting to striking Priyanshu with a stick during their drunken quarrel, which resulted in his demise.

The body of the deceased has since been sent for a post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death.

Priyanshu Singh had a minor role in the critically acclaimed 2022 film 'Jhund', directed by Nagraj Manjule. The movie, which starred Amitabh Bachchan in the lead, was based on the inspiring real-life story of social worker Vijay Barse, who founded an NGO called Slum Soccer.

Beyond his brief stint in Bollywood, Priyanshu was also a dedicated local theatre artist, known for his passion for acting in the regional art scene.

The loss of a promising young talent under such tragic circumstances has cast a pall of grief over his family, friends, and colleagues, reminding everyone of the fragility of life and the devastating consequences of unchecked anger and alcohol abuse.