Sushant Singh Rajput: Bollywood star found dead at home aged 34
Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has been found dead at his home in Bandra, Mumbai. He was 34.
Early reports indicate that his death was by suicide. Mumbai police confirmed the actor’s death and have opened an investigation, Variety reports.
In an official statement, Rajput's team said: “It pains us to share that Sushant Singh Rajput is no longer with us. We request his fans to keep him in their thoughts and celebrate his life, and his work like they have done so far. We request media to help us maintain privacy at this moment of grief.”
Rajput was a rising star in Bollywood, having made his debut in 2008 with the show Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil. He was then cast in another popular series, Pavitra Rishta, which earnt him a number of Best Actor awards at the Indian Television Academy Awards.
He made his film debut in 2013 with Kai Po Che!, a buddy movie produced by former Disney executives Ronnie Screwvala and Siddarth Roy Kapur.
At the time of his death, the official Bollywood remake of The Fault in Our Stars, titled Dil Bechara, was supposed to have been released. It was delayed due to cinemas being closed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rajput’s former talent manager, Disha Salian, died by suicide last week. Rajput had reportedly been suffering from depression due to this news.
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar tweeted: “Honestly this news has left me shocked and speechless…I remember watching #SushantSinghRajput in Chhichhore and telling my friend Sajid, its producer how much I’d enjoyed the film and wish I’d been a part of it. Such a talented actor…may God give strength to his family.”
Producer Screwvala tweeted: “What goes on in our mind to give up on life – one will never know – really shattering news – RIP @itsSSR – more than an actor – great memories of our recent Kedarnath & Sonchidiya…. full of energy – always respectful of everyone around him – in a Flash and then gone too soon.”
Shocked and extremely sad, a fellow colleague with such good work backing him. Gone to soon, rest in peace bro. My prayer with his family and loved ones 🙏#SushantSinghRajput
— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra)
A heartfelt request to all of #SushantSinghRajput fans and everybody out there, if you’re lonely or depressed, please talk to someone, it will help to heal the pain. Trust me, somebody out there truly loves you. Think of them once before taking such an extreme step.
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi)
Absolutely shocked and devastated to hear about the sad demise of #SushantSinghRajput 😔
My heartfelt condolences to the whole family. pic.twitter.com/WGiHOMTIkz— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket)
Honestly this news has left me shocked and speechless...I remember watching #SushantSinghRajput in Chhichhore and telling my friend Sajid, its producer how much I’d enjoyed the film and wish I’d been a part of it. Such a talented actor...may God give strength to his family 🙏🏻
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar)
Anguished to learn about the sad and untimely demise of the young and very talented actor Sushant Singh Rajput. He will always be remembered for his contribution to Indian cinema. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and followers.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah)
That contagious smile.
In his hometown, in Bihar’s Saharsa last year, visiting relatives. #SushantSinghRajput pic.twitter.com/79JEPGnlCm— Poulomi Saha (@PoulomiMSaha)
We are deeply pained on hearing the shocking news of the passing away of bollywood actor #SushantSinghRajput. Our sincere condolences to his family, friends, fans and we pray that they find strength to overcome this irreparable loss. pic.twitter.com/2DmaXtKAdO
— Nadeem Javed (@nadeeminc)
Sushant Singh Rajput...a bright young actor gone too soon. He excelled on TV and in films. His rise in the world of entertainment inspired many and he leaves behind several memorable performances. Shocked by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and fans. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)
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