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Social media influencer Arun Tupe found dead at his home in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Arun Tupe, a social media influencer known primarily for his reels and online content, passed away earlier today.

March 10, 2026 / 15:51 IST
Social media influencer Arun Tupe found dead at his home in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
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  • Influencer Arun Tupe found dead at home in Sambhaji Nagar
  • He posted a reel just 21 hours before his sudden death
  • Cause of death unknown; autopsy report awaited

Social media influencer Arun Tupe, who was famous for reels, passed away today (March 10). Arun was found dead at his home in Balaji Nagar which is located at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. The tragic news has shocked his fans and followers on social media.

Arun Tupe was found dead by his relatives. His relatives later rushed him to a nearby hospital but doctors declared him dead on arrival. His body was later sent to the Government Medical College and Hospital in Ghati for an autopsy. The police will inform the exact cause of death after the autopsy report.

Arun Tupe who ran his account under the name 'Who is Arun Tupe' had over 179,000 followers. He was very popular in Maharashtra. His reels were mostly about acting, comedy and social issues.

His videos, which had good view, were mostly loved for his humour.

What makes this news more shocking is that Arun Tupe posted a reel on Instagram just 21 hours before his untimely death.

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He was even replying to comments on the reel a hours before he passed away.

Fans have expressed shock and posting condolence messages on the last reel he had posted.

Arun Tupe's family says he had epilepsy, but it isn't clear if this caused his death.

Arun Tupe's fans and followers of social media are now mourning the demise. Many family members and relatives have started arriving at his home. Arun's death news has sent shockwaves around Sambhaji Nagar.

In January influencer Prathamesh Kadam had also died at the young age of 26. Like Arun Tupe Prathamesh was also known for social media content. Prathamesh Kadam was battling with health issues since last couple of months and reportedly he was diagnosed with Jaundice. Prathamesh would make reels with his mother and other family and friends and would entertain the audience.

 

Vaishnavi Gavankar is a senior entertainment journalist with over 8 years of experience covering Bollywood, Television, OTT platforms, and regional cinema.
first published: Mar 10, 2026 03:51 pm

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