Ashiesh Roy’s Friend Sooraj Thapar On His Death, 'He Was Out Of Financial Crisis, Had Started Shooting For New Show' - EXCLUSIVE

Late Ashiesh Roy was going through a tough time, physically and monetarily, during the lockdown. The actor was unable to pay his hospital bills but his actor friend reveals that he was able to overcome all hurdles before succumbing to his ailment.

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Ashiesh Roy’s Friend Sooraj Thapar On His Death, 'He Was Out Of Financial Crisis, Had Started Shooting For New Show' - EXCLUSIVE
We got in touch with late Ashiesh Roy's friend Sooraj Thapar who said, "Unfortunately he has left us. I also came to know about his sad demise two hours back and currently on my way to his residence. He was all well after he was hospitalised in May-June and became active also. He had also got a show on Colors TV and was shooting for that. He also got a few dubbing projects, he was known for his voice and had a very good command on English and Hindi. But today around 3:30-4 he woke up and found difficulty in breathing. So the caretaker who used to stay with him asked if he could make tea for him. He said no and the very same moment closed his eyes in his lap.”

Ashiesh was going through a tough time, physically and monetarily, during the lockdown. The actor was unable to pay his hospital bills. After which one of his writer friends, Habib Faisal, took to his Facebook to request for funds. His friend Sooraj Thapar was also trying to connect with Salman Khan to help Ashiesh, he had told us exclusively. However, as per Sooraj, he emerged out of his financial troubles and was able to find new work, "Our actor friends and even those who were not his friends helped him financially. He had received enough money to pay his hospital and medical bills. His sister also helped him with some amount. So money was no more an issue for him".  Also read: Sasural Simar Ka Actor Ashiesh Roy Dies Of Kidney Failure, ‘He Had A Couple Of Big Hiccups And Collapsed’

Sooraj discloses, "He was about to shift to Kolkata after his treatment. In fact after the lockdown was lifted his sister also came down to Mumbai to stay with him and was with him for 25 days. And then went back to Kolkata as he was fine and fortunately had some work in his hand. But who knew this would happen. She is on her way to Mumbai. There were no direct flights so she will be reaching by 6 in the evening after which his funeral will take place in Jogeshwari, Patliputra".  Also read: Ashiesh Roy Still In ICU: 'Trying To Reach Out To Salman Khan For Monetary Help'- EXCLUSIVE




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