Priyanshu, also known by his stage name Babu Ravi Singh Chhetri, gained recognition for his role alongside megastar Amitabh Bachchan in the 2022 film ‘Jhund.’ His promising career was cut short when he was allegedly murdered by his friend, Dhruv Lal Bahadur Sahu, aged 20, after an alcohol-fueled altercation in Nagpur. Priyanshu was only 21 years old.
According to police reports, the incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, October 8. Priyanshu and Dhruv were known to consume alcohol together. An argument during one such drinking session on Tuesday night escalated, leading Dhruv to allegedly attack Priyanshu with a sharp weapon. Priyanshu was found injured and later declared dead at Mayo Hospital. The accused has been arrested and is in police custody. The film ‘Jhund,’ directed by Nagraj Manjule, depicted the inspiring story of Vijay Barse, a social worker who used football to rehabilitate street children.