Television actor Nitin Chauhaan, who gained fame for winning the reality show Dadagiri 2, has sadly passed away at the age of 35. He died on Thursday in Mumbai, leaving the entertainment community in shock. His co-stars from Tera Yaar Hoon Main, Sudeep Sahir and Sayantani Ghosh, confirmed the news but said they had no further details about his passing, according to a report in India Today. Nitin’s father is said to have rushed to Mumbai to retrieve his son’s mortal remains.

TV actor Nitin Chauhaan, known for Crime Patrol and Splitsvilla, dies at 35  - India Today

In a heartfelt tribute on his Instagram story, Sudeep Sahir wrote, “Rest in peace, buddy.” Actress Vibhuti Thakur also expressed her sorrow, sharing a photo with Nitin on her Instagram and writing, “Rest in peace, my dear. I’m really shocked and saddened. I wish you had the strength to face all the troubles. I wish you were mentally strong like your body.”

Born in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, Nitin Chauhaan gained widespread recognition after winning the reality show Dadagiri 2. He went on to build a successful career in television, making appearances in several popular shows. Nitin’s notable credits include MTV’s Splitsvilla 5, along with episodic roles in series like Zindagi Dot Com, Crime Patrol, and Friends. The actor’s most recent television appearance was in the show Tera Yaar Hoon Main in 2022.