The sports fraternity on Sunday went into mourning after news broke out that Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput had reportedly committed suicide. Sushant Singh Rajput, who played the role of former India captain MS Dhoni in is biopic, was found dead in his house in Mumbai’s Bandra, his representative and Mumbai Police said on Sunday. The Kai Po Che actor was 34. He reportedly hanged himself. A team of police has reached his house at Carter Road.
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli said he was shocked to hear the news of Sushant’s demise. “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,” tweeted Kohli.
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
In a tweet, India opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan wrote: “So shocking and unable to believe this.. Sincere condolences and prayers to the family of #SushantSinghRajput. RIP. May God bless your soul.”
“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.,” tweeted India batsman Suresh Raina.
Shocked and sad to hear about the loss of Sushant Singh Rajput.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 14, 2020
Such a young and talented actor. My condolences to his family and friends. May his soul RIP. ? pic.twitter.com/B5zzfE71u9
He garnered applause for almost all his films. "MS Dhoni: The Untold Story" was among the most successful film of 2016. He was last seen in Netflix’s Drive in 2019. He made his acting debut with Zee TV serial Pavitra Rishta.
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
He garnered applause for all almost all his films. MS Dhoni, in which he played the former Indian cricket team captain, was among the most successful film of 2016. He garnered critical acclaim for his role in Dibakar Banerjee’s 2015 movie, Detective Byomkesh Bakshi.
Sports stars like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli joined the nation in mourning #SushantSinghRajputhttps://t.co/LMSsuYolA0
— CricketNDTV (@CricketNDTV) June 14, 2020
