Sushant Singh Rajput: Dynamic actor gone too soon

Mumbai: ” Blurred past evaporating from teardrops, unending dreams carving an arc of smile and a fleeting life, negotiating between the two…#माँ .” This was the last time when social media heard from Sushant Singh Rajput, an actor whose journey of life ended today.   

A young boy who dared to drop out his engineering studies in the final year to pursue a career in acting and rightfully earned a place in the movie industry in a short span of time, today abruptly bade farewell to the world.

Sushant Singh Rajput, 34, who started his acting career with Star Plus’s romantic drama ‘Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil’ as a supporting actor, soon turned a TV prodigy with his lead role in one of Zee TV’s popular serials ‘Pavitra Rishta’ and from there, his journey to Bollywood was undeviating.

The 2013 movie ‘Kai Po Che!’ marked Sushant’ s Bollywood debut. Blessed with dancing skills along with acting, he went on and on with new projects, each carving a new peak of success for the actor.

Sushant’s role  as ‘M.S Dhoni’ in the former Indian cricket team captain’s biopic gave him his first Filmfare nomination. Since then, his career graph marked a steep rise.

However, everyone is more surprised after getting the news of Sushant’s death today. It becomes difficult to understand why an established star with an inspiring career would suddenly end his life.

The year 2020 had already taken away two gems of Bollywood- Irrfan Khan and Rishi Kapoor. Now, with the loss of another promising star, the industry is shocked.

Soon after the news of Sushant’s demise surfaced on news channels, leaders, eminent personalities and celebrities took to Twitter to express their shock and grief over the loss of the young actor.

Here is a compilation of tweets from some celebs and eminent personalities from different fields:

Expressing his condolence over the death of Sushant Singh, 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.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 14, 2020

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also expressed grief over the death of the young actor.

Saddened to learn about the sudden demise of actor #SushantSinghRajput. Pray for peace to the departed soul and for strength to the bereaved family in these difficult times.

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) June 14, 2020

Condoling the death of Sushant Singh, senior Odisha-cadre IPS officer Amitabh Thakur tweeted:

Shocked beyond words….we had spoken some days ago. You had danced the maximum on my marriage…how could you do this RIP 🙏 @itsSSR #RIPSushantSinghRajput pic.twitter.com/lmTQcPJUjT

— AMITABH THAKUR (@AMITABHTHAKUR21) June 14, 2020

Akshay Kumar-

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

• Shikhar Dhawan-

So shocking and unable to believe this.. Sincere condolences and prayers to the family of #SushantSinghRajput. RIP. May God bless your soul 🙏

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 14, 2020

• Anupam Kher-

मेरे प्यारे सुशांत सिंह राजपूत….आख़िर क्यों?….क्यों? 💔

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) June 14, 2020

• Sanjay Dutt –

At a loss for words.. So shocked to hear about #SushantSinghRajput’s demise. My condolences with his family.

— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) June 14, 2020

• Abhishek Bachchan-

This is just so shocking. A wonderful talent. RIP Sushant

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) June 14, 2020

• Sachin Tendulkar-

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

• Sonu Sood-

Shocked..Heartbroken…Bhai..no words…wish this was not true 💔

— sonu sood (@SonuSood) June 14, 2020

• Kamran Akmal-

it’s quiet shocking to see when someone so young commits SUICIDE it’s really so depressing Nobody knows what someone else is going through. no one knows what made him to do so…being his a Pakistani fan am so upset #RIP sushant#sushantsinghrajput pic.twitter.com/0GJ5nNK5FG

— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) June 14, 2020

• Sonakshi Sinha-

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

• Ravi Shastri-

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

— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) June 14, 2020

• Ajay Devgn-

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.

— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) June 14, 2020

• Anil Kumble-

Shocked and saddened to hear about the death of #SushantSinghRajput Condolences to his family and friends. A talented actor gone too soon.

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) June 14, 2020

• Shahid Kapoor-

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

Here’s a peek into Sushant’s film career. He gave 11 releases till 2019 and one movie was scheduled for a 2020 release. Here is the list:

• 2013: ‘Kai Po Che!’ and ‘Shuddh Desi Romance’
• 2014: PK
• 2015:Detective Byomkesh Bakshy
• 2016: M.S.Dhoni: The Untold Story
• 2017: Raabta
• 2018: ‘Welcome to New York’ and ‘Kedarnath’
• 2019: ‘Sonchiriya’,  ‘Chhichhore’ and  ‘Drive’
• 2020: Dil Bechara ( not released)