Celebrity Biographies

Sushant Singh Rajput

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2 years ago

December 7, 2022

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Sushant Singh Rajput, 34, was found dead at his Mumbai home on June 14, 2020. According to the police, all indications were that it was a suicide. The news was received with pain by fans of him and other Bollywood stars. “A brilliant young actor gone too soon. He excelled on TV and in movies. His rise in the world of entertainment inspired many and he leaves behind several memorable performances. Surprised by his passing. My thoughts are with his family and admirers. Om Shanti,” said Narendra Modri, Prime Minister.

Born on January 21, 1986, in Patna (Bihar), he studied engineering at Delhi Technological University. On campus he enrolled in acting classes, and discovered that he was passionate about playing roles. “I knew I wanted to do that forever,” he stated in an interview.

Sushant Singh Rajput made his film debut in 2013 in Kai Po Che! , and then he played the lead role in the TV series Pavitra Rishta , aired between 2009 and 2014, which made him very popular. He is most remembered for his film His MS Dhoni: The Untold Story , where he played MS Dhoni, a legendary cricketer.

The heart press of his country echoed his relationship with Ankita Lokhande, another screen star. But they broke up after six years of dating.