In an unfortunate turn of events, Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his apartment on Sunday, June 14.
The Kai Po Che! star took his own life by hanging himself. Mumbai Police says that no suicide note has been found yet.
According to initial reports, he was battling depression for the past six months and the reason behind his suicide could be extreme depression.
His team released a statement on behalf of his family after his death, stating:
“It pains us to share that Sushant Singh Rajput is no longer with us. We request his fans to keep him in their thoughts and celebrate his life, and his work like they have done so far. We request the media to help us maintain privacy at this moment of grief.”
A few days ago, his former manager Disha Salian also committed suicide by jumping off her building. Her cause of death is also reported to be depression.
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Condolences pour in for Sushant Singh Rajput
Sushant Singh Rajput, who started his career with taking up roles in Indian dramas, earned the best actor award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in 2017 for his biopic movie M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story.
As Bollywood bid adieu to one of its brightest young stars, an old handwritten list of his 50 dreams has resurfaced and is leaving his fans and peers devastated.
The heartbreaking end of a dreamer: the 50 dreams of #SushantSinghRajput pic.twitter.com/VPgR8Tr0qJ
— Mahim Pratap Singh (@mayhempsingh) June 14, 2020
Bollywood actors and Indian cricketers mourned his death, whereas, Lollywood stars also expressed their condolences.
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
I can’t believe this at all… it’s shocking… a beautiful actor and a good friend… it’s disheartening #RestInPeace my friend #SushantSinghRajput
Strength to the family and friends 🙏🏽— Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@Nawazuddin_S) 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
#SushantSinghRajput unbelievable..I don’t know how to react..shocked beyond words..rest in peace
— Amit Trivedi (@ItsAmitTrivedi) June 14, 2020
OH MY GOD. Extremely disturbed hearing the news of @itsSSR this is so sad 😞. God give him peace 🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Neil Nitin Mukesh (@NeilNMukesh) June 14, 2020
Shocked to hear about Sushant Singh Rajput. This is so difficult to process. May his soul RIP and may god give all the strength to his family and friends 🙏
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 14, 2020
Shocked to hear about Sushant Singh Rajput. Met him several times as he spent time with us for Mahi’s biopic. We’ve lost a handsome, ever smiling actor.
Om Shanti! https://t.co/PF2WSP5262— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) June 14, 2020
May your soul rest in eternal peace #SushantSinghRajput
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) June 14, 2020
Terrible News! I'm speechless and shocked to the core 💔
He was so full of life and always brought positive energy with him. I still can't believe he's no more.#SushantSinghRajput pic.twitter.com/jIi05yWz1l
— Saba Qamar (@s_qamarzaman) June 14, 2020
Such sad news. May you rest in peace #SushantSinghRajput pic.twitter.com/DHiNZay7GH
— Humayun Saeed (@iamhumayunsaeed) June 14, 2020
Sushant Singh Rajput’s last movie Dil Bechara was was slated for May 8. However, it was rescheduled to release later in 2020.
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