Television actor Vibhu K Raghave, known for portraying Saurav in the series Nisha Aur Uske Cousins, passed away after a prolonged three-year struggle with an aggressive and rare form of stage 4 colon cancer. He was reportedly in his late 30s.

Vibhu had been receiving treatment at a hospital in Mumbai and died on the night of Monday, June 2.

His close friend and television actress Saumya Tandon confirmed the news on Instagram the following morning.

In a heartfelt tribute, Saumya wrote, “My beautiful friend Vibhu Raghave is now with the angels. He left us last night. Vibhu, you were beautiful — inside and out. You showed me how to smile through adversity and how to seek light in darkness. You were a true warrior, fighting till the end. Even when others lost hope, you never gave up.”

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She continued, “We had plans, Vibhu. We wanted to create videos to express what you were going through. We thought we had time — but we didn’t. Now, I carry your voice, your smile, and your love with me. I will miss you always. Life is so short, and I will try to live it the way you did — passionately, wholeheartedly, and with purpose. Thank you for being a part of my life. Thank you to everyone who supported Vibhu through prayers and contributions. Your kindness gave him a chance to fight, and for that, I’m forever grateful.”

Saumya also included details about Vibhu’s funeral in her post.

Vibhu had openly shared his journey with cancer on Instagram — from his diagnosis and chemotherapy sessions to updates about his condition and messages of gratitude to his supporters.

In January, he posted a vlog revealing that the cancer had spread to his liver, spine, lungs, and other areas.

He first disclosed his diagnosis in February 2022 through a video from his hospital bed, saying, “I’m in the hospital and wanted to update you all. I was unwell for a while, and about two weeks ago, doctors diagnosed me with stage 4 cancer — it’s a rare and aggressive form. I never saw this coming. Life flipped overnight. Still, we are trying to stay strong and move forward.”

Vibhu K Raghave also featured in the show Suvreen Guggal – Topper of the Year and the 2016 film Rhythm. He is survived by his mother, brother, and sister.

Source: With inputs from NDTV