Assamese star arrested for killing 21-year-old student in hit-and-run case: Who is Nandini Kashyap?
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Assamese star Nandini Kashyap hit the headlines for the wrong reasons recently. She was taken into police custody for a hit-and-run case. Her car, a Bolero SUV, hit a two-wheeler, resulting in the death of a 21-year-old man. As per a Times Of India report, the crash occurred near 3 AM on July 25 in the Dakhingaon neighborhood of Guwahati.According to the Hindustan Times, the student, Samiul Haque, was a student at Nalbari Polytechnic. He was reportedly struck by a Bolero SUV driven by Kashyap, leading to severe injuries that ultimately proved fatal.A report from the Press Trust of India (PTI) stated that surveillance footage from the accident site confirmed that Kashyap was speeding at the time of the collision. Notably, she did not stop to check on the victim after the impact. Eyewitnesses told PTI that she left the scene immediately. However, friends of the deceased managed to pursue and confront her shortly afterward.Samiul Haque was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Despite efforts by medical personnel, he succumbed to the injuries. As per Hindustan Times, Haque had suffered grave head trauma, fractures in both legs, and broken bones in his arms and thighs. His family has come forward with further allegations, claiming that Nandini Kashyap had verbally assured them she would bear the cost of medical treatment but later failed to deliver on that promise.Nandini Kashyap is well-known in Assam's entertainment circles. Her popularity surged after playing the role of Surabhi in Rudra, a commercially successful film directed by Roopak Gogoi. As reported by the Indian Express, she maintains a strong presence on social media platforms, especially Instagram, where she has a following of over 52,500 users.Born and brought up in Guwahati, Kashyap is also known by her alternate name, Nikita. She completed her schooling at Faculty Higher Secondary School in Amingaon and later pursued a bachelor's degree at the University of Science & Technology in Meghalaya's Khanapara campus. She graduated in 2021, as per details shared on her Facebook profile and verified by Indian Express.Since 2018, Nandini Kashyap has been actively involved in the entertainment industry. She has worked as a model, anchor, and dancer and appeared in several music videos. Her film debut came in 2022 with Janaknandini, directed by her mother, Kunjalata Gogoi Das. The film, which also featured Gunjan Bhardwaj, Arun Nath, and Ranjeev Lal Baruah, was produced by her parents, Kunjalata Gogoi Das and Rinku Das.Her recent success came with Rudra, released on June 27, 2025. The film also featured notable actors such as Ravi Sharma, Adil Hussain, Joy Kashyap, and Arrchita Agarwaal. It was penned and directed by Roopak Gogoi and marked a major milestone in Nandini's rising career.Although this is her first fatal accident, Kashyap's driving history has raised concerns. Speaking to PTI, Guwahati Police Deputy Commissioner (Traffic) Jayanta Sarathi Borah revealed that Kashyap's vehicle had been flagged multiple times for speeding violations. Several traffic challans were reportedly issued against her in various districts prior to this incident.At present, Nandini Kashyap remains in police custody as the investigation continues. The case has ignited debate over celebrity accountability and road safety, especially in light of the serious allegations and prior offenses linked to her vehicle.
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