In a tragic turn of events that has deeply shaken the Indian television industry, prominent TV actress Dolly Sohi, renowned for her remarkable roles in several beloved TV series, passed away in the early hours of Friday, March 8. Dolly’s demise was a result of complications arising from cervical cancer, a battle she had been courageously fighting for the past six months. Her death occurred just hours after the entertainment world was already mourning the loss of her younger sister, Amandeep Sohi, another talented actress, who succumbed to jaundice the preceding night. The sisters’ untimely deaths have left their fans and the acting community in profound grief.
Dolly Sohi, aged 47, had made a significant mark in the Indian television landscape through her powerful performances in hit shows like “Jhanak” and “Bhabhi”. Her versatility as an actress was evident in her varied roles across different genres, making her a household name and earning her a loyal fan base. Six months prior to her demise, Dolly was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Despite the severity of her condition, which later metastasized to her lungs, she remained a fighter, undergoing treatment and holding onto hope until her last moments.
The news of her passing was confirmed by Manpreet, the siblings’ brother, who revealed that Dolly had been admitted to Apollo Hospital in Navi Mumbai the night before her death due to a significant decline in her health. “She is no more. She passed away around 4 a.m. at the Apollo Hospital.
She was battling cervical cancer that had metastasized to her lungs. Her condition worsened, leading to her admission to the hospital last night,” Manpreet informed the Press Trust of India (PTI).
Amandeep Sohi, Dolly’s younger sister, was also a familiar face on Indian television, best known for her role in “Badtameez Dil”. She was in her early 40s when she passed away due to jaundice at DY Patil Hospital. “Amandeep passed away on Thursday night due to jaundice at the DY Patil Hospital,” Manpreet shared, marking a double tragedy for the family within a span of just a few hours.
Dolly’s acting career was adorned with notable performances in several other TV shows, including “Kkusum”, “Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi”, “Kumkum Bhagya”, and “Parineetii”. In the weeks leading up to her death, Dolly had reached out to her fans and followers through social media, seeking their prayers and support in her battle against cancer. “Prayer’… The world’s greatest wireless connection. Works like miracle. So, please I need your prayers,” she penned in a heartfelt note on Instagram on February 20, underlining her belief in the power of collective goodwill and spiritual support.
The Sohi sisters’ battle against their respective illnesses and their untimely demises were also underscored by a poignant incident involving Amandeep. In a video message shared on Instagram last month, she expressed her distress over model Poonam Pandey’s misleading claim of suffering from cervical cancer, highlighting how such actions were deeply hurtful given Dolly’s real and painful struggle against the very same disease.
The Cine & TV Artistes Association (CINTAA) expressed their condolences for both Dolly and Amandeep Sohi in separate messages on X (formerly known as Twitter), reflecting the deep sense of loss felt within the artistic community over the departure of these two talented sisters. The last rites for Dolly and Amandeep were scheduled for the afternoon, offering friends, family, and fans a chance to bid their final farewells to these cherished figures in Indian television.
The back-to-back passing of Dolly and Amandeep Sohi has cast a shadow of sorrow over the entertainment industry, with colleagues, friends, and admirers mourning the loss of not just one, but two vibrant lights in the world of Indian drama. Their legacy, however, will continue to live on through the memorable characters they portrayed and the countless hearts they touched through their artistry and spirit.