Kunal Singh

Kunal Singh Biography

Kunal Singh, popularly known as Kunal was most known for his romantic Tamil flick, ‘Kathalar Dinam’ opposite Sonali Bendre. This movie was dubbed to Hindi was Dil hi dil mein and Telugu as Premikula Roju. But his name will always be counted among the list of those unfortunate stars of Indian cinema who lost their life before 30. On 7 February 2008, he was found hanging from a ceiling in his Mumbai apartment by actress Lavina Bhatia. But according to his father, it was not a suicide but a murder as bruises were noticed in his body. However the case was closed without any evidence and the mystery is yet to be unfolded, why his death has occurred or why this actor committed suicide at a younger age.

Kunal Singh was born in Haryana in the year 1977. He debut movies with the Tamil flick ‘Kathalar Dinam’ in the year 1999. The movie was based on a fresh subject of friendship and love through internet, the time when internet and chatting were not so popular. The movie was directed by Kattir and the music was given by A.R.Rehman. This movie was dubbed to Telugu and Hindi as well. Both the movie and its songs were well received and this new boy with nice hair was noted for his distinct looks. The movie also starred Nassar, Manivannan, Goundamani and Chinni Jayanth in supporting roles.  Yet later he was not able to deliver hits after that and turned himself to production department.

A few of his Tamil movies in his brief career are Paarvai Ondre Podhume, Varushamellam Vasantham, Psatha kannum pesume, Devathayai Kanden, Arputham, Saadhuriyan, Punnagai Desam and Nanbanin Kadhali. He has also appeared in Hindi movies – Gangotri and Mai baap, just a few days before his death. Before he was found hanged, he had attempted suicide by slashing his wrists several months earlier. He was working a film, Yogi, produced by his newly formed production company Balagiri when his unfortunate death took place. Nanbanin Kadhali was his last Tamil movie.

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Updated: October 01, 2017