The film ‘B.A. Actress Shikha Joshi, who worked in ‘Paas’, was found dead in her apartment in Mumbai in May 2015. Before her death, 40 year old Shikha, in her statement to the police, had spoken of deep disappointment and depression due to not getting acting opportunities.
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