Controversies & scandals
Soundarya: all 2 major controversies
Each controversy of Soundarya's life and career, explained on its own page — what was alleged, what was proven, and what was only ever a rumour.
- 1Documented2004The plane crash that killed herSoundarya died on 17 April 2004 when a small chartered aircraft crashed shortly after take-off near Bengaluru, killing all on board. She was 31 and reportedly expecting her first child.
- 2Documented2004Her entry into politicsShortly before her death Soundarya had entered politics ahead of India's 2004 general election, joining the BJP — a move that was itself widely discussed.