Monday, June 15, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Bollywood Saddened By Bengal Cricketer's Death

Darpan News Desk IANS, 20 Apr, 2015 12:18 PM
  • Bollywood Saddened By Bengal Cricketer's Death
Bollywood celebrities like Hrithik Roshan, Riteish Deshmukh and Ayushmann Khurrana took to micro-blogging site Twitter to condole the death of 20-year-old Bengal cricketer Ankit Kesri, who died from an on-field injury in Kolkata.
 
The former Bengal Under-19 cricket captain, Ankit sustained a head injury in an on-field collision during a local game in Kolkata on Friday during a senior knockout match against Bhowanipore. 
 
The opening batsman, who was also a member of the Under-23 Bengal squad this year, passed away following a massive heart attack on Monday.
 
Here's what the Bollywood stars tweeted:
 
Shah Rukh Khan: Too young to go...extremely unfortunate & sad. Condolences & prayers for Ankit Keshri & his family. May Allah bless his soul. R.I.P.
 
Hrithik Roshan: Saddened by d tragic death of such young sportsman. Ankit Keshri. My deepest condolences 2his family. Life is unpredictable. life is now.
 
Riteish Deshmukh: Condolences & strength to the family-most Unfortunate. 
 
Ayushmann Khurrana: Sports could get unpredictable and ruthless. A normal day on the cricket field could be life threatening. RIP Ankit Keshri.
 
Arjun Rampal: Heartbreaking, heard about the young Bengal captain, Ankit Kesri demise due to an unfortunate accident on the field. Prayers for loved ones.
 
Esha Gupta: So sad to hear about the tragic loss of a star in the making in the field of cricket. #RIPAnkitKeshri, condolences to the family.
 
Anubhav Sinha: How can kids die playing a game of cricket? Second death on a cricket field in a short span. Take Care Boys. RIPAnkit Keshri
 
Pooja Chopra: Just 20 ! My heart goes out to his family Ankit Keshri

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

After flop films, I could've disappeared: Shraddha Kapoor

After flop films, I could've disappeared: Shraddha Kapoor
The actress, who is loving all the attention she's getting with her latest release "Ek Villain", says she has no regrets about her past choices.

After flop films, I could've disappeared: Shraddha Kapoor

Waiting for 'Yudh': SRK tells Big B

Waiting for 'Yudh': SRK tells Big B
"@SrBachchan waiting for Yudh. Am sure it will be path breaking as all your other endeavours have been," Shah Rukh posted to Big B on Twitter Saturday.

Waiting for 'Yudh': SRK tells Big B

Year since 'Lootera', appreciation hasn't stopped: Sonakshi Sinha

Year since 'Lootera', appreciation hasn't stopped: Sonakshi Sinha
For "Dabangg" actress Sonakshi Sinha, "Lootera" came as a golden chance to prove her range as an actor. Now a year since the movie's release, she says the appreciation is still "pouring in".

Year since 'Lootera', appreciation hasn't stopped: Sonakshi Sinha

Why was Shilpa Shukla 'frustrated' after 'B.A. Pass'?

Why was Shilpa Shukla 'frustrated' after 'B.A. Pass'?
After essaying a seductress in "B.A. Pass", Shilpa Shukla was inundated with roles in "horror and sex films", leaving her "frustrated". However, she says the scenario changed soon.

Why was Shilpa Shukla 'frustrated' after 'B.A. Pass'?

I'm here to stay: Sidharth Malhotra

I'm here to stay: Sidharth Malhotra
His success ratio is impressive and model-turned-actor Sidharth Malhotra, who is currently riding high on "Ek Villain", which has minted Rs.77.20 crore in its opening week, is confident he will play a long innings in filmdom.

I'm here to stay: Sidharth Malhotra

IIJW: Sunny Leone to catwalk for brand Apala by Sumit

IIJW: Sunny Leone to catwalk for brand Apala by Sumit
Indo-Canadian adult film actress Sunny Leone, who is currently enjoying her Bollywood journey, will be the showstopper for jewellery brand ‘Apala by Sumit’ on the first day of the forthcoming edition of the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW), starting July 14.

IIJW: Sunny Leone to catwalk for brand Apala by Sumit