The film industry was left in shock after news broke that Priyanshu Kshatriya, popularly known as Babu Chhetri from Jhund, was murdered in Nagpur early morning on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. According to The Times of India, the 21-year-old actor, who appeared in the 2022 sports drama film alongside Amitabh Bachchan, was reportedly found dead in an under-construction building in Om Sai Nagar-II area of North Nagpur. His body was tied up with wires and had multiple stab wounds. The tragic incident left residents and fans stunned.
Priyanshu Kshatriya Death: The Night Of The Tragedy
As per police reports, Priyanshu and his friend Dhruv Lal Bahadur Sahu allegedly went to an empty building in Jaripatka for a booze session on Tuesday evening. The two friends fought after Priyanshu allegedly threatened Dhruv, police added. Dhruv retaliated by gagging Priyanshu using wires and stabbing him with a sharp weapon. Priyanshu was found about 3 a.m. by locals who heard dogs barking and immediately informed the police.
Senior Inspector Arun Kshirsagar of Jaripatka Police Station said, “It was a party that spiralled out of control. Alcohol and old grudges fuelled violence.” Dhruv was taken into custody shortly after, and the police are investigating the case. A knife believed to have been used to kill him was recovered, and forensic experts are analyzing CCTV footage of the location.
“The brutality of the attack, with Chhetri bound and stabbed,” suggests personal vendetta, authorities noted. Priyanshu’s family is demanding justice and has suggested that more than one person may have been involved in the crime.
About Priyanshu Kshatriya Aka Babu Chhetri
Priyanshu’s journey was remarkable. He grew up near the railway tracks in Nagpur, helping his family by selling coal. It was here that acclaimed director Nagraj Manjule spotted him and cast him in Jhund (2022). The film was based on the life of football coach Vijay Barse, who worked with children from slums.
Despite this early success, Priyanshu’s life was not without challenges. He had a history of minor criminal cases, including theft and burglary. His family said he had been trying to leave that life behind over the last two years. “Over the last two years, my brother was reforming. Suddenly, a killer took him away. He had left promising to return soon, but we had no idea he wouldn’t ever,” his sister Shilpa told The Times of India.
Priyanshu’s death brings a tragic end to a life that had just started moving toward hope and redemption.
