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Pratyusha Banerjee death: Arbaaz Khan opens up about her stint on Power Couple with Rahul Raj Singh

News Agencies | Updated on: 14 February 2017, 6:08 IST

Television actress Pratyusha Banerjee was cremated on 3 April - two days after she was found dead at her Mumbai residence. A large crowd, comprising media personnel and celebrities alike, gathered at Mumbai's Oshiwara crematorium, where the last rites of the actress were held.

A number of celebrities have come forward to express their shock over the passing of the 24-year-old actress, best known for her role as Anandi in the serial Balika Vadhu.

The actress and her boyfriend, Rahul Raj Singh, had recently participated on the reality TV show based on relationships - titled Power Couple - hosted by Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora Khan.

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Arbaaz, who extended his condolences to Pratyusha's family, said he knew her to be a vibrant personality.

"I am very sad. Pratyusha was a young girl. I give my heartfelt condolences to the family. All I can say is I have no idea what was the reason but it was a tragic loss of life."

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He said that Pratusha and her boyfriend had appeared to be a happy couple during their stint on the show. He said:

"She was very vibrant. Rahul and Pratyusha were young and new in their relationship, so they had their little moments, ups and downs, as you could see on the show. They looked very much in love".

"She was a very lovely girl and they were doing well on the show. In fact, in the first week they were on top. It's (Pratyusha's death) a very tragic moment".

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-- PTI

First published: 3 April 2016, 5:12 IST