Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii actor and Akshay Kumar's cousin Sachin Kumar passed away on the morning of May 15 after suffering a heart attack. Kumar had quit acting and had turned photographer. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Many TV actors like Rakesh Paul, Vineet Raina, Surbhi Tiwari have expressed shock and sorrow over the news. Rakesh Paul, talking to ETimes, shared, "Yes, it is heart-breaking to share the news, but it is true. I couldn't see him by the time I learnt about his demise, he was already taken to the crematorium."