Amitabh Bachchan shocked over the death of Jiah Khan,says never give up in life

"I am saddened and shocked with the news of Jiah Khan's suicide," said Amitabh Bachchan.

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan,who shared screen space with late actress Jiah Khan in Nishabd,advised people not to give up in life despite encountering setbacks and failure in achieving their goals.

“I am saddened and shocked with the news (of Jiah Khan’s suicide). I request all not to take such a step because of depression,” Amitabh Bachchan told reporters at an event.

Jiah Khan laid to rest in Mumbai

The 25-year-old actress was found hanging at her flat in Juhu on Monday night. Though she did not leave behind a suicide note,it is said depression due to failure on personal and professional fronts led her to take the drastic step.

Jiah Khan’s life in pics

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“There are people who are sad,worried,depressed with life as their dreams remain unfulfilled. I request them not to give up in life,” Big B said.

Jiah Khan made her acting debut in Ram Gopal Varma’s 2007 film Nishabd where she acted opposite Bachchan.

The film received mixed reviews but Jiah,then just 19,was noted for her confidence,attitude and sex appeal. She also got a

Filmfare Best Debutante nomination.

Pics: Aamir Khan,family mourn the death of Jiah

The actress was cremated in Mumbai on Wednesday.

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