‘The Family Man’ Season 3 actor Rohit Basfore found dead in Assam
The Hindu
Young actor Rohit Basfore, known for The Family Man, tragically found dead near Guwahati waterfall at 25.
Rohit Basfore, a young actor involved in the upcoming third season of The Family Man, was found dead near the Garbhanga waterfall close to Guwahati, Assam, on Sunday. He was 25.
Authorities confirmed that Basfore’s body was recovered following a drowning incident reported at Jalukpham waterfall in the Rani area around 4 PM on April 27. Local fire and emergency teams, along with deep divers, launched an immediate search and located the body, which was then handed over to police. An official from Kamrup district police stated, “The death was caused by drowning. We are awaiting the post-mortem report to confirm further details.”
A native of Guwahati, Basfore was a martial arts and gymnastics coach in addition to his work in acting. He had recently joined the production of The Family Man Season 3, currently being shot at various locations across India. The extent of his role in the series is yet to be officially confirmed.
The dark action-espionage series created by Raj & DK, is one of India’s most acclaimed streaming series. It stars Manoj Bajpayee as intelligence officer Srikant Tiwari, alongside Sharib Hashmi, Priyamani, and Ashlesha Thakur. The third season, now in production, features actor Jaideep Ahlawat in a pivotal role.
As investigations continue, friends and family await further clarity on the incident. A statement from the production team of The Family Man is yet to be released.
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