The television industry continues to reel from the shocking and untimely demise of 22-year-old actress Sanchita Ugale, who was tragically found dead at her Nalasopara residence on Sunday evening. However, amid the widespread collective grief, her Dilwali Dulha Le Jayegi co-star and lead actor Sorab Bedi has unexpectedly found himself at the receiving end of aggressive online trolling.
The digital backlash erupted after a video snippet of his raw interaction with local paparazzi went viral, leading netizens to accuse the actor of being insensitive and chasing clout during a sensitive tragedy.
Refusing to let the narrative spin further out of control, the Splitsvilla 16 fame actor took to his Instagram Stories to share an emotional, multi-part video clarification. Visibly frustrated by how his statements were stripped of context, Bedi directly addressed his detractors by stating, “Bhai soch samajh ke bola karo please.” He went on to describe the overwhelming chaos of the moment, explaining that a massive crowd of paparazzi had swarmed him simultaneously, making it virtually impossible to hear individual questions clearly over the noise.
Sorab Bedi Sets the Record Straight on Recent Conversations
According to Bedi, his viral remarks were direct, literal answers to specific, rapid-fire questions from media persons that were poorly captured on camera.
“Maine bola tha wo Sanchita mujhe bhot din se call kar rahi hai, main Siliguri mein tha tab bhi hamari baat hui thi… Har cheez ko galat mat liya kro yar. Itna bewakoof mai bhi nahi hoon aur itna bedil mai bhi nahi hoon.” — Sorab Bedi, via Instagram Stories
Clarifying the interaction further, Bedi revealed that a photographer had sharply questioned him on why the late actress had been attempting to reach out to him recently. He had simply explained that they shared a warm, cordial bond beyond the sets and kept in touch even during his outdoor shoots in Siliguri. When another voice in the crowd asked why Sanchita had mentioned feeling distressed, Bedi had instinctively responded, “Thk hai wo pareshan thi isliye bata rahi thi (Okay, she was troubled, which is why she was telling me).”
The On-Screen Partnership & Co-Star Controversy Matrix
| Context Parameters | Sanchita Ugale Demise — Sorab Bedi Clarification File |
| The Lead Pair | Sorab Bedi (Kartik) and Sanchita Ugale (Sukoon) |
| The Fiction Show | Dilwali Dulha Le Jayegi (Dangal TV Lead Roles) |
| The Paparazzi Flashpoint | Swarmed by media questioning him on her recent phone calls |
| Bedi’s Defense Stance | “I am neither that foolish nor am I that heartless to exploit this.” |
| Deceased Actor’s Profile | Widely known for Kumkum Bhagya, Wagle Ki Duniya, and the film Chhaava |
A Cherished Professional and Personal On-Screen Bond
To substantiate his defense regarding the media frenzy, Bedi uploaded supplementary video footage to his social media handles showing the exact moment dozens of cameras and microphones aggressively blocked his path. He confessed that while he systematically ignores internet trolls, the rapidly escalating gravity of this situation forced him to defend his integrity and clean his name during an ongoing police investigation.
Sorab Bedi and Sanchita Ugale shared an incredibly popular on-screen relationship in Dilwali Dulha Le Jayegi, where their stellar, natural chemistry as Kartik and Sukoon won over millions of household viewers.
The duo frequently collaborated on high-retention promotional reels and behind-the-scenes content, cementing a genuine friendship off-camera. At just 22, Ugale’s passing—following notable career milestones in Zee TV’s Kumkum Bhagya as Diya Tandon, Wagle Ki Duniya, and her recent appearance in the Vicky Kaushal-starrer historical epic Chhaava—remains a massive tragedy for show business, and Bedi is pleading with the public to let her inner circle mourn without digital malice.