Dhoni biopic star Sushant Singh Rajput found dead in Mumbai home
Onmanorama Staff
Published: June 14, 2020 02:43 PM IST
In this photograph taken on July 29, 2017, Indian Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput attends the BIG ZEE Entertainment Awards 2017 ceremony in Mumbai. (Photo by STR / AFP)
Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, the protagonist in Neeraj Pandey's 2016 release MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, was found dead in Mumbai on Saturday.
Media reports said that he was found hanging at his home in Bandra.
He was 34.
Mumbai: Actor Sushant Singh Rajput at the promotion of upcoming film "Chhichhore" in Mumbai on Aug 25, 2019. (Photo: IANS)
He made his film debut in Abhishek Kapoor's 2013 release, Kai Po Che, and was seen in films like Detective Byomkesh Bakshi, Raabta, Kedarnath and Shudh Desi Romance. His last film to hit screen was Chhichhore.
On June 8, Sushant's former manager Disha Salian had committed suicide by jumping off the 14th floor of her apartment in Malad.
In this photograph taken on August 11, 2016, Indian Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput (R) and Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni pose during the trailer launch in Mumbai of the upcoming biographical film "MS Dhoni: The Untold Story" directed by Neeraj Pandey. - "MS Dhoni: The Untold Story", due for release on September 30, charts the rise of India's limited-overs captain from boy to train ticket collector to World Cup glory. (Photo by STR / AFP) / TO GO WITH India-entertainment-film-Bollywood-cricket-Dhoni, FOCUS by Peter Hutchison
The young celebrity manager was reportedly with her fiance when she took the drastic step. She was declared dead on being rushed to a hospital in Borivali.
Actors Sushant Singh Rajput and Jaqueline Fernandez starrer "Drive" will soon have a digital release on streaming giant Netflix. Filmmaker Karan Johar, who is producing the film under his banner Dharma Productions, took to Twitter on Friday to make the announcement.
Apart from Sushant Singh Rajput, Disha had managed celebrities like Varun Sharma and comedian Bharti Singh in the past.
Indian Bollywood actors Sushant Singh Rajput poses inside the make-up vanity van before a promotional event for the upcoming romantic drama Hindi film 'Kedarnath' in Mumbai on November 29, 2018. (Photo by Sujit Jaiswal / AFP)
Film and cricket fraternity expressed shock and disbelief over Sushanth's death.
Indian Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput attends the book launch of 'Boundless' in Mumbai on April 10, 2019. (Photo by Sujit Jaiswal / AFP)
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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.
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 🙏🏻
The news of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death is truly sad. What a tragic loss🙏 Deepest condolences to his family & loved ones. May his soul find eternal peace.
Shocked beyond words... Numbed beyond expression! This tragic news is extremely difficult to digest... Your journey had just begun & far from complete... With a weeping & heavy heart, I bid you farewell... Your smile will be eternal. Rest in Peace.🙏 #SushantSinghRajputpic.twitter.com/E7aQTEHMb6
In utter shock and disbelief on hearing the news of the demise of the talented actor #SushantSinghRajput .One could never tell what internal turmoil he was enduring behind that charming boyish smile to take such a drastic step. You will be missed. #RIP#Mentalhealth#gonetoosoonpic.twitter.com/U8MQZKDFNP
I’m shocked at the tragic passing away of #SushantSinghRajput. A life brimming with promise and possibilities ended abruptly. My condolences to his family and fans 🙏 pic.twitter.com/8g1VCY0Kne
An ambulance carries the body of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who killed himself today by hanging, for post-mortem, at his residence in Mumbai, Sunday. Photo: PTI
Kins and father of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput at his residence after he was found hanging at his Bandra (Mumbai) apartment, in Patna, Sunday. Photo: PTI
Kins and fans of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput gather outside his residence after he was found hanging at his Bandra (Mumbai) apartment, in Patna, Sunday. Photo: PTI
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