Well-known fashion designer Prathyusha Garimella was found dead at her house in Hyderabad’s posh Banjara Hills area on Saturday.
According to the police, they seized a carbon monoxide cylinder from her bedroom. The police have filed a case under the section of a suspicious death, reported ANI.
Prathyusha had her own label and ran a successful website where she showcased her designer clothes. The brand was launched in 2013. Her clients included top names from the film industry in Hyderabad and Bollywood including stars such as Raveena Tandon, Parineeti Chopra, Huma Qureshi and Juhi Chawla.
The top end of her lehenga choli set was priced close to Rs. 2 lakh. She catered to both men and women with her ethnic designs.
Prathyusha acquired a Master’s degree from a university in the UK and worked in her father’s company before starting her own business nine years ago.
The news of her mysterious death has shocked everyone. She is believed to have ended her life by suicide even though the motive is not yet known. There are reports that the celebrity fashion designer was suffering from depression.
According to her website, “Prathyusha Garimella Bestseller houses the label’s most popular creations. From Embroidered Lehengas to Silk Sarees, find all the best pieces from Prathyusha Garimella Designer Collection in the Bestseller range.”
Husband, Children
It’s not known if the 35-year-old celebrity fashion was married. There is also no information about her children.
Her father ran a successful business in LED bulb manufacturing. Prathyusha had started her working career by working in her father’s company but soon realised that she wanted to pursue a career in her own business in a different field. “Since fashion had always been on my mind, I decided to take some time off and try my hand at designing,” she had told Femina website last year.
After she launched her brand in 2013, there was no looking back as she found takers both in India and abroad. Her website had clients from all around the world with the option of making purchases in dollars, British pound and Indian rupee.