Former cricketer and actor Salil Ankola's mother found dead in Pune flat, probe underway

Former cricketer and actor Salil Ankola's mother died on Friday. Her dead body was found in his flat in Pune. At present, a team of Pune police has reached at Salil's house. Investigation of the case has started. Salil also took to his Instagram profile to share a photo of his mother, confirming her death. 'Good bye Mom,' read his caption. 

According to the information received, the name of the mother of the 77-year-old deceased Salil is being told as Mala Ashok Ankola. She used to live in the Prabhat Road complex located in the Deccan Gymkhana area of ​​Pune. When the door of her room remained closed for a long time, the people working in her house broke in and saw Mala lying on the bed soaked in blood. Her throat was slit with a sharp weapon. Later her family members also reached the spot and immediately admitted her to a private hospital for treatment, but before that, the doctor informed the family members about her death. At present, police is investigating whether this is a case of murder or suicide. 

Salil Ankola's cricketing career

Salil Ankola began his cricketing career with Maharashtra and made his Test debut against Pakistan on November 15, 1989, in a historic match that also featured Sachin Tendulkar's first appearance. Salil took a wicket in both innings, demonstrating his skill in the international arena. Later that year, he switched to one-day internationals, even representing India in the 1996 World Cup. Unfortunately, a tumour in his left calf forced him to retire from cricket at the tender age of 29 in 1997, cutting short his promising career.

Salil Ankola's jouney as an actor

Salil Ankola has always had a passion for acting, and after quitting cricket, he took a daring step into the world of Bollywood. He made his cinematic debut in 2000, co-starring with Sanjay Dutt in Kurukshetra, playing Sub Inspector Avinash. Following this, Salil landed several roles in movies such as Chura Liya Hai Tumne, Riwayat, Ekta, and The Power.

A look at his personal life

Salil's struggle with alcoholism harmed his personal life, causing financial problems and eventually leading to his divorce from his first wife, Parineeta Ankola. Salil later remarried Riya Banerjee, but his troubles persisted. He then moved to television, participating in popular serials such as CID and Vikraal Aur Gabraal, demonstrating his versatility as an actor.

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