Bollywood Actor Sushant Singh Rajput found dead!

Well known Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who is best known for his role of playing cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the cricketer’s biopic, Dhoni:The Untold Story, was found dead today.

He was just 34.

His servant found his body hanging from a fan in his residence in Bandra in Mumbai and called in the police who have begun their preliminary investigations.

Although it hasn’t been confirmed as yet, the actor is believed to have committed suicide.

Sushant Singh Rajput, a very promising actor, made quite an impact in a number of films including the Aamir Khan-starrer PK and Kai Po Che, a film based on a novel by Chetan Bhagat.

The news of the actor’s death has sent shock waves across film industries in the country.

Actor Akshay Kumar, in his condolence message, said, “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.”

Malayalam actor Dulquer Salman said, “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”

Actress Kajal Aggarwal, in her condolence message said, “SHOCKING and deeply disturbing. Heartfelt Condolences to Sushants family and friends hope he finds peace on the other side. #ripsushantsinghrajput” 

Tamil director Vignesh Shivn tweeted, “Please, please ! Tell me it’s fake news! Tears rolling … the man who brought so many wonderful characters to life..! Always smiling and spreading so much of warmth ! This young young Boy can’t leave soooo sooon! So much to do , so much to achieve … heart wrenching! omg!”