Actor Sushant Singh Rajput has committed suicide at his residence Mumbai. The actor’s representative and Mumbai Police have confirmed the news. The Kai Po Che actor was 34 years old. He reportedly hanged himself.
Expressing shock at his death, Anurag Kashyap tweeted, ”Wtf .. this is not true.”
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) June 14, 2020
Akshay Kumar wrote, ”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 actor’s former manager Disha Salian reportedly committed suicide last week. Sushant had tweeted his shock at the distressing news on social media.
Just heard the shocking news about @itsSSR. My deepest condolences to his family. May god give them strength. I still find it hard to absorb.
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) June 14, 2020
No No No!!!!! Horrible heartbreaking news of the passing of #SushantSinghRajput ! Shocking & sad beyond words!!! Goodbye Sushant.. you were such a wonderful performer and had such a long long way to go! Don’t know what you were going through but I’m sorry for your suffering! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/OcnSmtxwxh
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) June 14, 2020
Breaks your heart! A picture of the late #SushantSinghRajput with #MSDhoni. #RipSushantSinghRajput pic.twitter.com/fC3csVWEvD
— Filmfare (@filmfare) June 14, 2020
Shocked beyond words. Rest in peace Sushant. You never know what someone is going through… be kind. Condolences to his family and loved ones.
— Sonakshi Sinha (@sonakshisinha) June 14, 2020
This is just so shocking. A wonderful talent. RIP Sushant
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) June 14, 2020
Absolutely stunned by Sushant’s death..!! This is so so sad. Heart goes out to his family.. their grief must be beyond measure. Deepest condolences.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) June 14, 2020
I have no words to describe how I am feeling… I just don’t know & cant understand what is going on…
— Arshad Warsi (@ArshadWarsi) June 14, 2020
Shocked and sad to hear about the loss of Sushant Singh Rajput.
Such a young and talented actor. My condolences to his family and friends. May his soul RIP. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/B5zzfE71u9— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 14, 2020
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) June 14, 2020
Saddened to know about the unfortunate demise of actor #SushantSinghRajput. He was a young, multi-talented actor who graced the silver screen with his charisma.
We must prioritise our mental well being and never shy away from expressing ourselves to our loved ones. ॐ शांति: pic.twitter.com/LeNsZVf7pm
— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) June 14, 2020
लोकप्रिय अभिनेता सुशांत सिंह राजपूत का यूँ अचानक जाना हिंदी फ़िल्म जगत और उनके चाहनेवालों के लिए अत्यंत दुखद एवं स्तब्धकारी है… ‘धोनी’ के रूप में उनकी भूमिका हमेशा अमर रहेगी.
भावपूर्ण श्रद्धांजलि!#SushantSinghRajput pic.twitter.com/ZyliRga6Cc
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) June 14, 2020
रहने को सदा दहर में आता नहीं कोई,
तुम जैसे गए, ऐसे भी जाता नहीं कोई।।युवा अभिनेता #SushantSinghRajput के ऐसे और असमय दुनिया छोड़कर जाने के समाचार से अत्यंत दु:ख हुआ।
ईश्वर उन्हें अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान और परिजनों को यह पीड़ा सहन करने की शक्ति दें। विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि!
— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) June 14, 2020
Shocked to learn that super talented actor #SushantSinghRajput is no more.He was from my city Patna. Remember meeting him in Rashtrapati Bhawan during oath taking ceremony last year. He had told me that his family lived in Rajiv Nagar,Patna. He had miles to go. He left too soon.
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) June 14, 2020
Earlier on June 9, Sushant Singh Rajput’s former manager Disha Salian allegedly committed suicide. As per news agency ANI, Disha jumped off the 14th floor of a building in Mumbai’s Malad.
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The exact reason behind the suicide is yet to be ascertained. However, after interrogating her close friend, police said that Disha was suffering from depression for the last few days.
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