Yashika Aannand is an Indian model and film actress, who predominantly works in Kollywood. She made her acting debut in the action-thriller Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru (2016). She then went on to play supporting roles in films like Kavalai Vendam (2016), NOTA (2018), and Siruthai Siva (2020). Her first role as the lead character was in the Tamil film Araiyil Murattu Kuthuthu. She participated in Bigg Boss Tamil Season 2 (2018) hosted by Kamal Hasan.

She did a cameo role in the Tamil television show Roja. Yashika also took part in the show Jodi – Fun Unlimited as a judge and team leader. 

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She entered the Tamil Bigg Boss house as the first contestant of the second season. She was eliminated on the 98th day from the house due to fewer votes from the public. She is also a black-belt holder in Karate.

She was rumoured to have married during last year’s lockdown, which she clarified as false information on her personal Instagram handle on which she has around 2.5 million followers.

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Yashika Aannand met with a car accident on Sunday at the East Coast Road, Mahabalipuram. She was travelling with her friends when the car hit the divider and toppled into a pit nearby. People nearby rushed to rescue those stuck in the car, three of them were rescued and taken to hospital for treatment. 

Vallichetty Bhavani, one of Yashika’s friends died on the spot. She could not be rescued by the commuters as she was stuck in the car. She was rescued with the help of police authorities. Her body was sent to a nearby hospital for an autopsy.

The police suspect the cause of the accident as driving under the influence of alcohol, it hasn’t been confirmed yet as the police await a report from the doctors.