- Title: Sushant Singh Rajput Bollywood Rising Star Dead at 34
- Date: 14th June 2020
- Summary: ***WARNING:CONTAINS FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY*** (SOUNDBITE) (Hindi) CHILDHOOD FRIEND OF BOLLYWOOD ACTOR SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT, KUMAR ABHISHEK, SAYING: "I know him from childhood. We used to play cricket together in our in a playground nearby. It is very shocking to get this news of a boy who had a very positive mindset. It is not believable that such a thing has happened. It still feels like he would call and we would talk." MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA (FILE-JULY 01, 2018) (ANI - NO USE INDIA) RAJPUT, BOLLYWOOD DIRECTOR ABHISHEK KAPOOR AND ACTRESS SARA ALI KHAN POSING FOR PHOTOS DURING FILM PROMOTION EVENT RAJPUT AND KHAN POSING FOR PHOTOS MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA (FILE-FEBRUARY 25, 2015) (ANI - NO ACCESS INDIA) (SD) RAJPUT DANCING ON STAGE WITH OTHERS RAJPUT CLICKING PHOTOGRAPHS WITH COLLEGE STUDENTS MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA (FILE-APRIL 17, 2017) (ANI - NO ACCESS INDIA) RAJPUT STANDING ALONG WITH BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS KRITI SANON AND SPEAKING
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- Keywords: Bollywood Death India Mumbai Patna Sushant Singh Rajput actor suicide
- Location: PATNA, BIHAR/MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA/INTERNET
- City: PATNA, BIHAR/MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA/INTERNET
- Country: India
- Topics: Celebrities,Arts / Culture / Entertainment
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- Story Text:Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his home in Bandra, Mumbai on Sunday (June 14). Early reports indicate that his death was by suicide. He was 34. Mumbai police have confirmed the actor's death and have opened an investigation.
Rajput made his television debut in 2008 with Balaji Telefilms' "Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil." The popularity of that show led to him being cast in another successful series "Pavitra Rishta," for which he won several best actor awards including the gong at the Indian Television Academy Awards.
In 2013 Rajput made his film debut with 'Kai Po Che!" for which he was nominated for various Indian best debut awards. The buddy movie, produced by former Disney executives Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur had its debut at the Berlin film festival before going on commercial release in India and globally.
One of his biggest successes was playing Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2016's "M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story." Other hits included 2018's "Kedarnath," and 2019's "Chhichhore."
2019's "Drive," starring Rajput, debuted directly on Netflix.
Expressing grief, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "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."
At the time of Rajput's death, "Dil Bechara," the official Bollywood remake of "The Fault in Our Stars," in which he starred, was set to release. But it could not as cinemas remain closed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Last week, Rajput's former talent manager Disha Salian died by suicide. Rajput was depressed due to this, according to reports. - Copyright Holder: ANI (India)
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