Actor Sushant Singh Rajput died by suicide at his residence in Bandra, Mumbai, reports Hindustan Times . He was 34 years old.
Rajput made his acting debut with Zee TV’s popular show Pavitra Rishta.
Rajput ventured into Bollywood with Kai Po Che in 2014. His other acting credits include films such as PK, Kedarnath, Shudh Desi Romance and MS Dhoni: The Untold Journey. He was last seen in Netflix’s Drive alongside Jacqueline Fernandez.
Social media is flooded by his industry colleagues, politicians, sportspersons and the actor’s fans expressing shock and grief at the news.
Check out the tributes here
He loved me so much...I will miss him so much. His energy, enthusiasm and his full happy smile. May Allah bless his soul and my condolences to his near and dear ones. This is extremely sad....and so shocking!! pic.twitter.com/skIhYEQxeO
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) June 14, 2020
Sushant, you were too young and brilliant to have gone so soon. I'm so sad and upset knowing that we lived in an environment that could not help you through any troubles you may have had. May your soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/RzLrdJ4keX
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) June 14, 2020
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
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
"Shocked and saddened to hear about the sudden demise of Sushant Singh Rajput. May God give strength to his family, fans and loved ones": Uddhav Thackeray, Maharashtra Chief Minister on #SushantSinghRajput's death
— NDTV (@ndtv) June 14, 2020
I have no words , no understanding of why you left the way you did. From a bright young kid who came to Balaji to a star who made the Nation swoon.. you had come a long way and had many more miles to go. You will be missed #SushantSinghRajput gone too soon ..
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) June 14, 2020
Life is fragile and we don’t know what one is going through. Be kind. #SushantSinghRajput Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/zJZGV96mmb
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 14, 2020
At a loss of words. Extremely tragic and upsetting to hear. We will all miss you immensely. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace 🙏 #SushantSingh #SushantSinghRajput
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) June 14, 2020
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
Still can’t believe the news....so so so painful to hear this...can’t say anything...it’s to much to handle..just rest in peace my friend...🙏🙏🙏😔
— Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub (@Mdzeeshanayyub) June 14, 2020
#sushantsinghrajput
Shocked. This is so sad. So young and talented, will pray that u rest in peace brother #SushantSinghRajput pic.twitter.com/bWIKrJZAeO
— Rannvijay Singha (@rannvijaysingha) June 14, 2020
#SushantSinghRajput too? What is going on? Fuck!!! Strength and condolences to the bereaved. This is horrible, horrible news. :/
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) June 14, 2020
Please take care of yourselves and your families, and talk to your friends.
🙏🏼
Extremely shocked n deeply saddened to hear about #SushantSinghRajput
— Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) June 14, 2020
how tragic..
RIP 🙏🏼
Shocked beyond words !!!! #SushantSinghRajput no more .... deeply saddened!!
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) June 14, 2020
Gone way too soon. Its shocking and even more sad to loose such a young talented actor and a human. You will be missed on screen dhoni.#SushantSinghRajput 😢 pic.twitter.com/WCMJUytakW
— Saina Nehwal (@NSaina) June 14, 2020
Sushant nooo!! that’s the most disturbing news!!! 💔💔💔 so so so sad.. why? Why end such a young and beautiful life that too suicide??!! So so heartbroken.. #sushantsinghrajput
— Aftab Shivdasani (@AftabShivdasani) June 14, 2020
He was one of our own! I’m shocked , shattered and mum beyond words! Gone too soon! Such a young and bright guy.. 💔 #SushantSinghRajput
— Urvashi Dholakia (@Urvashi9) June 14, 2020
I’m deeply shocked and saddened to hear about the suicide of #SushantSinghRajput my heart goes out for his family
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 14, 2020
Speechless 💔💔💔 #SushantSinghRajput
— Pragya Jaiswal (@ItsMePragya) June 14, 2020
No... just NO 💔#SushantSinghRajput
— Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) June 14, 2020
मेरे प्यारे सुशांत सिंह राजपूत....आख़िर क्यों?....क्यों? 💔
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) June 14, 2020
The tragic and shocking death of India's rising star #SushantSinghRajput has left millions of his fans devastated. The masterly performances of his film and TV career will forever be remembered. May his friends and family have the strength to cope with this loss. RIP
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 14, 2020
Deepest condolences to Sushant’s friends and family. A fine actor who had such an inspiring journey. #RipSushantSinghRajput
— Emraan Hashmi (@emraanhashmi) June 14, 2020
Just can’t believe this !
— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) June 14, 2020
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RIP Sushant 💔 https://t.co/UAhpN4VW2a
Such a bright mind, such a talented artist... So so saddened by this news. Heart goes out to his family... Deepest Condolences 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 May the cosmos he so loved embrace him. #RIPSushantSinghRajput pic.twitter.com/nufHPDRIqh
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) 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