Amitabh Bachchan’s Jhund co-star Babu Chhetri allegedly murdered by friend after fight in Nagpur

A senior police official told PTI, “After midnight, Sahu and Chhetri travelled by motorcycle to an abandoned house for a drinking session. Sometime during the night, they had an argument, after which Priyanshu threatened Sahu and went to sleep.”

The officer added, “Fearing harm, Sahu allegedly tied Chhetri with wires and attacked him with a sharp weapon.” Locals reportedly found Priyanshu half-naked, tied with plastic wires, and severely injured. He was rushed to Mayo Hospital, but doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Police sources said the attack occurred between 2 and 3 am, and a tip-off alerted the authorities shortly after. The accused, Dhruv Sahu, has since been arrested. Investigators are now working to determine what triggered the violent altercation.

Remembering Priyanshu aka Babu Chhetri

Priyanshu played a supporting role in Jhund, directed by Nagraj Manjule and starring Amitabh Bachchan. The film followed the life of Vijay Barse, the real-life founder of Slum Soccer, and earned critical praise for its authentic portrayal of street life and redemption.

Police officials confirmed that senior officers visited the crime scene early Wednesday morning. The investigation continues, with teams examining the crime weapon and awaiting forensic reports. (with PTI inputs)

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FAQs

1. Who was Priyanshu aka Babu Chhetri?
Priyanshu, also known as Babu Ravi Singh Chhetri, was a young actor who appeared alongside Amitabh Bachchan in Jhund (2022).

2. Who is accused in Priyanshu’s murder case?
The accused is Dhruv Lal Bahadur Sahu, 20, who has been arrested for allegedly murdering Priyanshu after a drunken brawl.

3. Where did the incident take place?
The incident occurred in the Jaripatka area of Nagpur during the early hours of October 8, 2025.