Despite numerous relationships, he never discovered lasting joy, and his passing was a tragedy no one should face.
Mahesh Anand, a well-known antagonist from the 90s, faced challenges in both his personal and professional life. Despite marrying five times and being linked to twelve women, he struggled to find enduring happiness and ultimately experienced a lonely death that no one should have to bear.
He made his acting debut in 1984 with the film Karishma, portraying the character of Dev. His imposing stature made him an ideal fit for villainous roles, sharing the screen with Bollywood icons like Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar in memorable fight scenes. Over his career, he appeared in more than 300 films, with notable works including Karishma, Bhavani Junction, Insaaf, Shahenshah, Sone Par Suhaaga, Ganga Jamuna Saraswati, and Toofaan.
On a personal level, Mahesh encountered trials in his romantic life. His first marriage was to Barkha Roy, sister of actress Reena Roy. He then married Erica Maria D’Souza, a Miss India International titleholder, with whom he had a son. His third marriage was to Madhu Malhotra in 1992, followed by his union with actress Usha Bachani in 2000. His fifth and last marriage was to Lana, a Russian woman he introduced as his wife on Facebook.
In his later years, Mahesh openly discussed his challenges via Facebook, revealing his struggles with unemployment, disconnection from his son, and a shocking financial betrayal by his stepbrother, who swindled him of ₹6 crores, leaving him with severe financial hardships.
Tragically, Mahesh Anand passed away on February 9, 2019, at the age of 57, highlighting a profound sense of isolation in his life. He was discovered unconscious on his sofa, with a bottle of alcohol nearby and untouched food around him. His absence was only noticed when his maid reported her concerns to his sister after not hearing from him for two days. Post-mortem examinations indicated that he had been deceased for three days, serving as a harsh reminder that even those who achieve considerable fame and recognition can succumb to despair.
