MUMBAI: Television actor Aman Jaiswal, known for his lead role in the Indian TV serial Dhartiputra Nandini, died on Friday after a truck collided with his motorbike in the Jogeshwari West area. The accident occurred around 3:15 PM on Hill Park Road.
According to the police, the truck hit Jaiswal while he was riding his motorcycle. The actor was rushed to the trauma ward of Cama Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Mumbai Police confirmed that the truck and its driver have been taken into custody, and a case is being registered at Amboli police station.
Dhiraj Mishra, the writer of Dhartiputra Nandini, said that Jaiswal was going to an audition when the accident occurred.
In his last Instagram post, Jaiswal shared that his journey with Dhartiputra Nandini had been challenging, as his family strongly opposed his decision to become an actor.
Originally from Balia, Uttar Pradesh, Jaiswal rose to fame through his performance in Dhartiputra Nandini. He began his career as a model and later appeared in the popular show Udaariyaan, produced by Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta.
He also played Yashwant Rao Phanse in Sony TV’s Punyashlok Ahilyabai, which aired from January 2021 to October 2023.
Dhiraj Mishra, the writer of Dhartiputra Nandini, expressed his grief over Jaiswal’s death on Instagram. “Tum jeevit rahoge hamari yaadon mein... Ishwar kabhi kabhi kitna kroor ho sakta hai, aaj tumhari mrityu ne ehsaas kara diya... Alvida You will remain alive in our memories... How cruel God can be; today your death has made me realize this... Farewell,” he wrote.
The news of his untimely demise has left fans and colleagues shocked. Many expressed their condolences and noted that the young actor left too soon.