Bollywood actor Vishal Thakkar remains missing a decade after disappearance

Indian actor Vishal  Thakkar, who appeared in a brief role as Kiran in the popular Bollywood filMunna Bhai M.B.B.S.,

Indian actor Vishal  Thakkar, who appeared in a brief role as Kiran in the popular Bollywood filMunna Bhai M.B.B.S., has remained missing for nearly a decade, with his family still hoping for his return.

According to Indian media reports, Thakkar left his home on the night of December 31, 2015, carrying only Rs500. His last known location was reportedly traced to Ghodbunder Road near Mumbai on January 1, 2016. His mobile phone was subsequently switched off, and no confirmed information about his whereabouts has emerged since then.

Nearly 10 years after his disappearance, the actor has still not been located. His family continues to wait for information that could help determine what happened to him after he left home.

Thakkar had worked in the Indian entertainment industry and was known for appearing in several television and film projects. His brief appearance in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S. brought him recognition among audiences, although his acting career remained relatively low-profile compared with some of the film’s leading stars.

Indian media reports have also referred to events in Thakkar’s personal life in the months before his disappearance. According to those reports, his girlfriend had accused him of rape and assault. The complaint was later withdrawn, the reports said. The allegations remain part of media accounts surrounding the period before his disappearance and do not establish that he committed any offence.

Thakkar’s disappearance has continued to raise questions for his family, particularly because there has been no confirmed sighting or communication from him since early 2016.

His mother, Durga Thakkar, has repeatedly expressed hope that her son is still alive and could return home. According to Indian media reports, she has maintained that she believes her son will one day come back.

The family has continued to seek information about the actor, while the case remains unresolved.

Police officials have said that efforts were made to locate Thakkar after he was reported missing. Investigators reportedly followed available leads and attempted to determine his whereabouts, but no conclusive trace was found.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. The lack of confirmed information over the years has left the case without a clear resolution, while his family continues to hope for answers.

Cases involving people who disappear without leaving a confirmed trail can remain open for years as investigators examine available records, last known locations and other leads. In Thakkar’s case, the last reported location near Ghodbunder Road remains an important point in the timeline of his disappearance.

For his family, however, the search is not simply a police investigation. Nearly a decade after he left home, they continue to wait for news about what happened to him.

The case has again attracted attention because of the passage of time and Thakkar’s connection with Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., one of Bollywood’s well-known films. Despite the years that have passed, there has still been no confirmed information establishing where Vishal Thakkar is or what happened to him after January 1, 2016.