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Who is Manav Sharma? What he said in the tragic video highlighting men's struggles and mental health issues

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ET OnlineLast Updated: Feb 28, 2025, 03:46:00 PM IST

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An IT worker, Manav Sharma, committed suicide after posting a video accusing his wife of harassment. He alleged his wife threatened him with false accusations and expressed a desire to live with her boyfriend. Manav's parents claimed his in-laws threatened him, while his wife denied the accusations and said Manav struggled with alcohol addiction and previous suicide attempts.

A 25-year-old IT employee was found dead in his home in Agra, a day after returning from Mumbai. Manav Sharma, a Senior Process Associate at Tata Consultancy Services, died by suicide on February 24 after posting a video alleging harassment by his wife. He had recently returned to Agra from Mumbai, where he had been living with his wife, and had dropped her off at her house before going to his parents’ home in Defense Colony. His parents alleged that his in-laws had threatened him.

Manav Sharma Video

Before taking his life, Manav recorded a nearly seven-minute-long video in which he broke down while speaking about his struggles. In the video found on his phone, he accused his wife, Nikita Sharma, of making false allegations and expressing a desire to live with her boyfriend.

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"Let me share my story, though it’s not unique. There are many like me. I discovered that my wife was involved with another man. But what can I do? It doesn’t matter anymore," like Atul Subhash, he said in a video.

Addressing the legal system, he asked authorities to recognize men’s struggles. “This message is for the authorities—the police, the legal system. Men need protection too. If things continue this way, there will come a time when men won’t be left, when there will be no one left to take the blame,” he said.

"Even now, I ask this—please think about men. Someone, somewhere, please speak up for men. They are incredibly alone. Someone please talk about men. They are lonely."

Manav also apologised to his parents. “Dad, I’m sorry. Mom, I’m sorry. But understand this—once I’m gone, everything will be fine. Everything will get better after my death. Let me go…” he said in the video.

"I’m still trying to figure out how to go through with this... But I beg you, think about the men in your life. Spare them a thought."

"I’ve always been a quitter. I have tried to end my life multiple times before," he said.

Wife Denies Claims

Nikita Sharma denied the allegations and claimed that Manav had previously attempted suicide. She said he struggled with alcohol addiction and had assaulted her multiple times. She also alleged that her concerns were ignored by his parents.

“I had informed my in-laws several times, but they ignored my pleas, saying that it was a matter between a husband and a wife and they cannot do much in it,” she told The Times of India.

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Manav also mentioned past suicide attempts in his video, showing scars on his wrist. “I’ve always been a quitter. I have tried to end my life multiple times before,” he said.

— Benarasiyaa (@Benarasiyaa)

Police Investigation Underway

Police confirmed they received a complaint via WhatsApp on Thursday night and have begun an investigation into the case.

Authorities have not disclosed further details, and the investigation is ongoing.

(If you or someone you know is having thoughts of self-harm, please seek help immediately. You can find resources in India here.)

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