'There's no way out': Debt-ridden Lucknow entrepreneur dies by suicide; asks politicians, Bollywood actors to support family with Rs 30 crore
Wednesday, 9 July 2025 () Shahbaz Shakeel, a 36-year-old Lucknow businessman, tragically ended his life in his office, live-streaming his distress on Facebook. He cited a ₹15 crore debt, business betrayals, and mental stress as reasons for his action. Before his death, he appealed to prominent figures for help and expressed love for his family, leaving behind a wife and three young daughters.