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Man found dead in Kannada actor Krishi Thapanda's Bengaluru home; police launch investigation

  • Police discovered businessman Vaishak's body Wednesday night at the R R Nagar apartment of actor Krishi Thapanda, where he had been staying for the past few days.
  • Earlier this year, Vaishak came under police scrutiny in an alleged extortion case involving businessman Aravind Reddy, following which he was arrested and later released on bail.
  • Sources confirmed Vaishak sent distress messages indicating intent to end his life while staying alone at Thapanda's residence; Thapanda was in Nelamangala and unable to answer his call.
  • After receiving the messages, Thapanda alerted his family members, who rushed to the apartment as R R Nagar police registered a case of unnatural death.
  • Investigators are examining Vaishak's recent communications and personal circumstances to determine the death's circumstances; police confirmed no suicide note was recovered from the premises.
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A 45-year-old man was found hanging at the home of popular Kannada actress Krishi Thapanda in the RR Nagar area of Bengaluru, Karnataka's capital. The deceased, identified as Vaishak Upadhyay, was found hanging from a noose in Krishi's home. Vaishak leaves behind a wife and a 14-year-old son. Police have launched a serious investigation into the matter. According to police sources, the incident occurred late Wednesday night (June 24, 2026), whe…

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Times of India broke the news in India on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
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