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Both Veer and Shaurya were the children of actress Rita Sharma, known for her roles in web series and films such as Crash Course, Crimes and Confessions and Chahatein.
Photo caption: Veer Sharma played Young Lakshman in Veer Hanuman. (Photo Source: Instagram)
Child actor Veer Sharma, known for his performances in the mythological show Veer Hanuman, and his brother Shaurya Sharma tragically lost their lives in a fire accident on September 27 at the Deep Shree multi-storey building in Kota’s Anantpura area of Rajasthan. As per the reports, the two boys, aged 10 and 15, were asleep in their apartment when thick smoke filled the flat, leaving them with no chance to escape.
Both Veer and Shaurya were the kids of actress Rita Sharma, known for her roles in web series and films such as Crash Course, Crimes and Confessions and Chahatein.
Who Is Veer Sharma
The child actor gained recognition for his role as young Lakshman in the mythological drama show Veer Hanuman, which premiered on Sony SAB.
Not just this, Veer was also gearing up for his Bollywood debut as he was slated to portray the childhood version of actor Saif Ali Khan in an upcoming film, marking another milestone in his budding career. As per NDTV, the child actor was supposed to reach Mumbai this week to kickstart the shooting for the project.
His older brother, Shaurya Sharma, was equally bright, focusing on preparation for the highly competitive IIT entrance exam.
At the time of the tragic incident, their father, Jitendra Sharma, a teacher at a Kota coaching college, was attending a bhajan event, while their mother, actress Rita Sharma, was in Mumbai.
What Was The Cause Of the Fire?
As per NDTV, quoting the Police officials, both the kids reportedly died due to suffocation caused by thick smoke. Neighbours, who observed smoke coming from the flat, rushed to break down the door and bring the youngsters out. They were rushed to the hospital in an unconscious state, but were declared dead by the doctors upon arrival.
Superintendent of Police Tejeshwani Goutam claimed that an electrical fault is the most likely cause of the incident; however, investigations are still underway. “The living room was completely gutted, and other areas of the flat had burn marks,” she said. Station House Officer Bhupendra Singh also stated that a short-circuit could have caused the fire.
The authorities have filed an FIR under Section 194 of the BNSS Act. Investigators are attempting to discover the exact cause of the fire and whether electrical negligence caused the accident.
Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring…Read More
Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring… Read More
September 29, 2025, 13:54 IST
