Vibhu Raghave’s Death at 37 Puts Spotlight on Colon Cancer in Young Adults

Vibhu Raghave: A Life Remembered, A Disease Confronted

The news of Vibhu Raghave’s passing at just 37 has shaken the Indian television community and beyond. Best known for his work in Nisha Aur Uske Cousins and episodes of Savdhaan India, Vibhu wasn’t just another face on the small screen. He brought an infectious optimism to his work and personal life, even as he fought an uphill battle against stage 4 colon cancer. When his diagnosis was made public in 2022, few would have guessed how much his candid updates about treatment would inspire viewers—many struggling with their own health battles.

Vibhu, born Vaibhav Kumar Singh Raghave, spent his last days at Mumbai’s Nanavati Hospital. His journey wasn’t hidden from the world; he shared his struggles and small victories on social media and through interviews. Fans and peers alike watched with hope even as he faced worsening health. Tributes from friends like Addite Malik, Saumya Tandon, Simple Kaul, and Karan Veer Mehra took over Instagram and X after news broke on June 2, 2025. Many remembered him as a beacon of positivity. Comments about his ability to brighten the gloomiest rooms keep surfacing—blending stories from the set with snapshots of Vibhu’s uplifting spirit throughout treatment.

Rising Colon Cancer Among Young People: A Growing Concern

As the industry grieves, Vibhu’s death has fired up an important conversation: why is colon cancer showing up more among younger adults? Doctors are noticing this trend more often now. It challenges the belief that colon cancer is only a worry for the aging. When someone as young as Vibhu—a working professional in his thirties—succumbs to the disease, it rings an alarm.

Medical experts are quick to point out that early detection isn’t just a guideline for the older population. Younger individuals often ignore warning signs—persistent abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or sudden changes in bowel habits—just brushing them aside as part of everyday life or stress. For Vibhu, the diagnosis came late in the disease’s course. Friends close to the Raghave family hope that sharing his story will push others to speak to doctors sooner.

Vibhu’s funeral, held at Relief Road in Jogeshwari West on June 3, saw friends, fellow actors, and family members pay their last respects. The ceremonial antim darshan followed by a procession was marked not just by grief but by open discussions on health and talking frankly about cancer—subjects often swept under the rug, especially when it comes to men in their thirties.

• Friends described Vibhu as the one who never let suffering strip him of his humor.
• Memorial posts featured photos of Vibhu at set parties, hospital rooms, and public events, always flashing his trademark warm smile.
• Doctors have since appeared on local talk shows and podcasts, urging more awareness campaigns among youth concerning colon cancer symptoms and screenings.

This moment is turning into something bigger than a celebrity farewell. It has set off a movement—one where stories like Vibhu’s could save others by breaking the silence and stigma around cancer in the young. For those who knew him, on-screen or off, the mark he leaves is far more than just another TV role.