Dhoni Starrer Sushant Singh Rajput Found Hanging in Mumbai, Bandra Residence

Sushant Singh Rajput was found hanging at his Bandra residence earlier this morning. The young versatile actor was only 34. His death comes as a shock for the entire film fraternity as well as his family, friends and above all, his Fans. 

His Bollywood career was launched with Kai Po Che and he was last seen in Chhichhore. Few of his friends were also at home when his body was discovered. The door to his room was broken and he was found hanging. Initial reports from the police say that he was suffering from depression since last six months. Though no suicide note has been recovered yet, the reason behind this extreme step appears to be depression according to his friends. It's so tough to fathom what goes on inside a person that transcends to such fatal consequences.

Sushant Singh Rajput had hosted a close group of friends at his home on 13th June, Saturday night, according to sources. However, this has not been confirmed by any of his friends yet. Sushant had gone to bed very late and his domestic help was not surprised that he was not up early in the morning. But as the day progressed into noon, the house help tried to knock on Sushant's bedroom door, he received no response. That's when the help called Sushant's friends, who forced open the door to discover him hanging.

Sushant's friends and colleagues from the film industry have taken to Twitter to mourn his death. Riteish Deshmukh wrote, " Shocked beyond words !!!! #SushantSinghRajput no more .... deeply saddened!!"

Akshay Kumar tweeted, "Honestly this news has left me shocked and speechless...I remember watching Sushant Singh Rajput 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."

Aftab Shivdasani wrote, "Sushant nooo!! that’s the most disturbing news!!! so so so sad.. why? Why end such a young and beautiful life that too suicide??!! So so heartbroken.. "

Ajay Devgan wrote, "The news of Sushant Singh Rajput's death is truly sad. What a tragic loss. Folded hands Deepest condolences to his family & loved ones. May his soul find eternal peace."

Sushant shot to fame on the small screen, especially with Pavitra Rishta, where he played the lead role, before jumping to the big screen. Sushant broke on to the big screen with Abhishek Kapoor's Kai Po Che, based on Chetan Bhagat's bestselling book The Three Mistakes of My Life.

Kai Po Che catapulted Sushant Singh Rajput, a smalltown boy, into almost overnight fame.

After 2013's Kai Po Che, Sushant worked in Shuddh Desi Romance with Parineeti Chopra, he played the role of M.S. Dhoni, former Indian cricket captain and then went on to do several films. 

He was last seen in Chhichhore opposite Shraddha Kapoor. It was a film directed by Nitesh Tiwari, which dealt with college life and the frustrations of the later years.

The actor's former manager Disha Salian was found dead a few days ago, on 8th June.

Sushant Singh Rajput was born on Jan. 21, 1986, in Patna, in the Indian state of Bihar. His father, Krishna Kumar Singh, was an engineer and his mother, Usha Singh, was a homemaker. Sushant was the youngest of their five children, and the only boy.

Mr. Rajput often gave credit for his success to his mother, who died in 2002 when he was 16. He later recalled, “There was a vacuum in my life after her as she was the only one with whom I would discuss everything.”

Sushant Singh Rajput, a brilliant student, had secured all-India 7th rank in AIEEE and finished his Mechanical Engineering degree from Delhi College of Engineering. He had also won the Physics Olympiad. He joined Shiamak Davar's dance classes. With Mr. Davar’s troupe, Mr. Rajput performed at several Bollywood events, including the 2005 Filmfare Awards and the Commonwealth Games in 2006. He later joined Barry John's acting classes to become an actor. His vibrant smile and enthusiasm on screen made him win several hearts.

In 2010, Sushant participated in the fourth season of “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa,” India’s version of “Dancing With the Stars,” alongside Ankita Lokhande, his “Pavitra Rishta” co-star and his girlfriend at the time. Mr. Rajput finished in second place. His most recent film appearance was in “Drive,” a Netflix film produced by Dharma Productions.

Sushant is the star of the film “Dil Bechara,” based on “The Fault in Our Stars,” the 2012 novel by John Green. The film’s scheduled release in May this year was postponed because of the Pandemic.

Sushant Singh Rajput went too soon, a bright craftsman, who loved his artistry and had so much more to do, leaves behind a trail of speculation as to what drove him to take his own life. You will live on in our hearts Sushant… RIP…

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