Sameer Sharma, a 44-year-old television actor, was found dead in his Malad apartment late on Wednesday night. Malad police officials said that the actor had committed suicide.

According to the Malad police, the actor was staying at first floor of Neha CHS building, Ahinsa Marg in Malad (west). On Wednesday a security guard found him dead and alerted the society members.

A case of accidental death (ADR) has been registered and his body sent to a government hospital for autopsy. Sameer had taken the apartment for rent in February. The investigation is ongoing on.

The actor has appeared in the shows Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki and Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Jyoti, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Du, and Left Right Left, among others. He is also named as a cast member in films such as Hasee Toh Phasee and Ittefaq.