Bollywood star's boyfriend accused of aiding suicide

The boyfriend of Bollywood superstar Pratyusha Banerjee was booked by Mumbai police Tuesday for being in some way involved in the suicide of the troubled actress.

Pratyusha, 24, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in her Mumbai home Friday. Her boyfriend, actor-producer Rahul Raj Singh, remains shattered by her death and in no condition to be interrogated by police, his lawyer Neeraj Gupta told India's ibnlive.com.

"We are going to approach the court," Gupta told ibnlive.com. "We need to see the FIR (criminal complaint) and under what basis it was filed."

Mumbai police did not immediately respond to a Paste BN request for details.

The Indian Express said Rahul was booked for abetment to suicide, assault and intimidation based on a complaint given by Pratyusha’s mother. India Today reported several of the star's friends held a press conference Sunday saying she was unhappy in her relationship with Rahul.

Rahul has been hospitalized since Sunday after complaining of chest pains. He said he has suffered from depression and shock since Pratyusha's death.

Pratyusha reached stardom in 2010 when she took over the lead role in Balika Vadhu, a popular Indian TV drama. She also appeared with Rahul in Power Couple, a reality show that features 10 popular celebrity couples who compete in various challenges. The couple was eliminated early in the show's run.

She also took roles in reality shows such as Bigg Boss – similar to Big Brother in the U.S. – and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa, a celebrity dance competition similar to Dancing with the Stars.

Contributing: Susan Miller