Mumbai: The news of Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide Sunday came as a shock to his fans as well as friends in the film industry. Many celebrities expressed their grief over his death on social media.
This is how they reacted:
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.
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
Sonali Bendre Behl: So so shocked by the news. Rest in peace Sushant… such a young, fantastic actor & a fellow book lover. Broken heart! I hope you find your peace. #SushantSinghRajput
So so shocked by the news.
Rest in peace Sushant… such a young, fantastic actor & a fellow book lover 💔
I hope you find your peace.
#SushantSinghRajput— Sonali Bendre Behl (@iamsonalibendre) June 14, 2020
Manish Malhotra: Absolutely shocked and taken aback. This is beyond understanding; RIP #SushantSinghRajput you will be missed dearly.
Absolutely shocked and taken aback.
This is beyond understanding; RIP #SushantSinghRajput you will be missed dearly.— Manish Malhotra (@ManishMalhotra) June 14, 2020
Varun Dhawan: I really can’t believe this. Sushant was a wonderful actor and I still remember the times I spent with him. His performance always inspired me. Deepest condolences to his fans and family. RIP #SushantSinghRajput
I really can’t believe this. Sushant was a wonderful actor and I still remember the times I spent with him. His performance always inspired me. Deepest condolences to his fans and family. RIP #SushantSinghRajput
— VarunDhawan (@Varun_dvn) June 14, 2020
Ankit Tiwari: Just heard about the news of #SushantSinghRajput passing away! Truly saddened by the same. May he Rest in peace 🙏🏻 My condolences to his loved ones.
Just heard about the news of #SushantSinghRajput passing away! Truly saddened by the same. May he Rest in peace 🙏🏻
My condolences to his loved ones.— Ankit Tiwari (@officiallyAnkit) June 14, 2020
Karan Johar: This is heartbreaking….I have such strong memories of the times we have shared …I can’t believe this ….Rest in peace my friend…when the shock subsides only the best memories will remain….
https://twitter.com/karanjohar/status/1272111382905802753
Mahesh Babu: Shocked beyond words to learn about #SushanthSinghRajput‘s untimely demise. A powerhouse of talent… Too young to go… May his soul find peace and light. My deepest condolences and strength to the family to cope with this tragic loss.
Shocked beyond words to learn about #SushanthSinghRajput's untimely demise. A powerhouse of talent… Too young to go… May his soul find peace and light. My deepest condolences and strength to the family to cope with this tragic loss. 🙏
— Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh) June 14, 2020
Neha Kakkar: I wish life had an Undo button like computers RIP# SushantSinghRajput
I wish LIFE had an UNDO like Computers……… 😔😔 RIP 🙏🏼 #SushantSinghRajput 💔
— Neha Kakkar (@iAmNehaKakkar) June 14, 2020
Aditi Rao Hydari: No just No #SushantSinghRajput
No… just NO 💔#SushantSinghRajput
— Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) June 14, 2020
Hardik Pandya: Extremely heartbreaking news Rest in Peace #SushantSinghRajput. Met him a few times and he was such a jovial guy. Strength to all his loved ones. My heart cries for him.
Extremely heartbreaking news 💔 Rest in Peace #SushantSinghRajput. Met him a few times and he was such a jovial guy. Strength to all his loved ones. My heart cries for him. pic.twitter.com/4MkmFpeLXz
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) June 14, 2020
Actor Shahid Kapoor wrote: “Just heard the shocking news about Sushant. My deepest condolences to his family. May god give them strength. I still find it hard to absorb.”
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
Actor Abhishek Bachchan tweeted: “This is just so shocking. A wonderful talent. RIP Sushant.”
This is just so shocking. A wonderful talent. RIP Sushant
— Abhishek 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan) June 14, 2020
Actor Riteish Deshmukh was deeply saddened. “Shocked beyond words #SushantSinghRajput no more …. deeply saddened,” Riteish expressed his grief.
Shocked beyond words !!!! #SushantSinghRajput no more …. deeply saddened!!
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) June 14, 2020
Nawazuddin Siddiqui wrote to say he could not believe the news. “I can’t believe this at all… it’s shocking… a beautiful actor and a good friend… it’s disheartening .#RestInPeace my friend,” Nawazuddin posted.
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
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s shared similar sentiments. He wrote: “Wtf .. this is not true.”
Wtf .. this is not true .. https://t.co/RzYSkegt4i
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) June 14, 2020
“Absolutely heartbroken by this news. Not someone I met or knew personally but this really hits you in the gut. So talented and so young. RIP #SushantSinghRajput,” wrote Dulquer Salman.
Swara Bhasker tweeted: “No No No!!!!! Horrible heartbreaking news of the passing of #SushantSinghRajput ! Shocking and 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,” she added.
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
Actor Jimmy Sheirgill tweeted: “Shocked ..saddened .. not an age to go ..not a way to go .. tragic .. #ripsushantsinghrajput.”
Shocked ..saddened .. not an age to go ..not a way to go .. tragic .. #ripsushantsinghrajput
— Jimmy sheirgill (@jimmysheirgill) June 14, 2020
Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his Bandra residence here on Sunday morning in an apparent suicide, a police official said. He was found hanging at his home by his domestic help who alerted the police.
A team of Bandra Police has rushed to investigate and details of the apparent suicide are awaited, said the official. Rajput, 34, hailed from Bihar and was educated in Patna and New Delhi, before shifting to Mumbai.
