Sushant Singh Rajput was an Indian actor, model, dancer, and entrepreneur. He came into the limelight with his portrayal of the role of ‘Manav Deshmukh’ in the TV serial “Pavitra Rishta.” Sushant also worked in many popular Bollywood films, like “Kai Po Che!,” “Shuddh Desi Romance,” and “Kedarnath.”
Biography/Wiki
Sushant Singh Rajput was born on Tuesday, 21 January 1986 (age 34; at the time of death) in Maldiha in Purnea district of Bihar. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Shushant Singh Rajput in his childhood
He did his schooling from St. Karen’s High School, Patna and Kulachi Hansraj Model School, Delhi. After completing his schooling, he secured admission in Delhi Technological University (DTU), New Delhi to pursue Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering. Sushant was a bright student right from his childhood and secured AIR #7 in 2003 AIEEE. He also won the Physics National Olympiad and cleared as many as eleven engineering entrance exams. He dropped out in the third year of college to pursue his passion for acting.
Sushant Singh in his school days
While he was a student at the Delhi Technological University, Sushant developed an interest in dancing. He joined Shiamak Davar’s dance group against the decision of his family. Shiamak was impressed with the actor’s dancing talent and gave him a chance to perform in the 2006 Commonwealth Games and Filmfare Awards.
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Family & Girlfriend
Sushant was born into a Rajput Family in Patna, Bihar. His father K. K. Singh is a retired government official.
Sushant Singh Rajput With His Father
His mother died in 2002 of a brain haemorrhage. Sushant has 4 elder sisters. His sister, Mitu Singh is a state-level cricketer.
A picture of Sushant Rajput’s mother
Sushant’s sisters
Sushant Singh Rajput with his family members at his village in Bihar
He was so close to his mother that he had penned down a few poems in her memory. One of his poems read –
As long as you were, I was. Now just in your memories I come alive. Like a shadow, Just a flicker. Time doesn’t move here. It’s beautiful, It’s forever…” He also wrote, “Do you remember? You promised that you would be with me forever, and I promised you that I would keep smiling no matter what. It seems we both were wrong mother…”
Even before his death, he had shared a black & white photo of her mother on his Instagram along with a post dedicated to her. In the post that he had shared on 3 June 2020, he wrote –
Blurred past evaporating from teardrops. Unending dreams carving an arc of smile. And a fleeting life, negotiating between the two…”
Sushant Singh Rajput was in a relationship with Ankita Lokhande for six years. However, the couple broke up in 2016.
Sushant Singh Rajput with Ankita Lokhande
Sushant was also alleged to be dating his Raabta co-star Kriti Sanon.
Sushant Singh Rajput with Kriti Sanon
Reportedly, Sushant had also dated Rhea Chakraborty.
Sushant Singh Rajput With Rhea Chakraborty
Career
When Sushant decided to pursue acting as his career, he joined theatre classes by Barry John to polish his acting skills. Rajput’s personality and acting talent caught the eyes of the casting team of Balaji Telefilms, while he was on-stage during one of his theatre performances. Balaji Telefilms offered Sushant the role of ‘Preet’ in the TV serial “Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil.” It was only after he appeared in the Kis Des Mein Hai Mera Dil that, in 2009, the role of ‘Manav Deshmukh’ in Zee TV’s “Pavitra Rishta” landed to him. His performance in Pavitra Rishta proved to be a big break for him and became a stepping stone in his journey to Bollywood.
Rajput also took part in the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 4.
Sushant Singh Rajput in Jhalak Dikhla Jaa
In 2013, Sushant auditioned for “Kai Po Che!” and was selected to play one of the leads in the movie. The film was a commercial success.
After that, Rajput appeared in the film “Suddh Desi Romance” alongside Parineeti Chopra and Vaani Kapoor. He played the lead character in Dibakar Banerjee’s “Detective Byomkesh Bakshy.”
In 2016, Sushant played the lead role in Indian the cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni‘s biography, M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. The film was one of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of 2016.
Subsequently, he went on to star in commercially successful films “Kedarnath” and “Chhichhore.”
Shushant Singh Rajput in Chhichhore
His last theatrical release film was Chhichhore (2019), the film depicted college life and the frustrations of the later years. Rajput’s last released film on the digital platform was Drive (2019), an action drama film in which he plaid the role of ‘Samar.”
Sushant Singh Rajput in Drive
Controversies
- In 2015, Sushant was publicly slapped by his ex-girlfriend Ankita Lokhande at a party when he was completely drunk and dancing with the girls around him.
- He was also rumoured to have been secretly married to Ankita Lokhande in 2015.
- In 2017, Sushant was nominated in the category of Best Actor Award at IIFA 2017. However, he did not win the award and the award went to Shahid Kapoor for the film Udta Punjab. Just a few minutes later, after Shahid received the award, Sushant tweeted: “@iifa hahahaha.” He received a backlash from Twitter for his tweet.
- In February 2018, there was a scene of midnight brawl between Sushant’s watchman and his group of fans at his Bandra home. Reportedly, Sushant abused his fans, who, then, hit his watchman.
- In August 2018, Sushant Singh Rajput attracted controversy for apparently making his ‘Kizie Aur Manny’ co-star, Sanjana Sanghi, uncomfortable by his flirtatious behaviour and sexually harassing her on the sets of the film. However, the actor later refuted all the rumours and also shared his chat screenshots with Sanjana. Sanjana too took to Twitter and dismissed the ‘baseless and unfounded stories’ that were doing the rounds on the internet. She wrote,I’d like to clarify that no such incident took place with me. Let’s put an end to these conjectures.”
Sanjana Sanghi’s Statement
- After the reports of his flirtatious behaviour with Sanjana came on social media, Sushant lost his verified tick on Twitter. In the wake of #MeToo movement and as a mark of protest, Twitter immediately removed Sushant’s verified badge. However, he later, cleared that the verification tick had not been there for a long time.
Sushant Rajput’s controversy
Awards
- Screen Award for Best Male Debut for the film “Kai Po Che” (2014)
- Producers Guild Film Award for Best Male Debut for “Kai Po Che” (2014)
Sushant Rajput receiving an award
- Screen Award for Best Actor (Critics) for the film “M.S Dhoni: The Untold Story” (2017)
- Best Actor for M.S Dhoni: The Untold Story at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (2017)
Salary
Shushant earns Rs. 5-6 crores per film.
Bike/Cars Collection
Sushant owns Maserati Quattroporte and a Range Rover. He also owns a BMW Bike.
Sushant Singh Rajput with his Maserati Quattroporte
Sushant Singh Rajput with his BMW bike
Death
On 14 June 2020, Rajput was found hanging at his Bandra home. Reportedly, he committed suicide after suffering from depression for the last six months. His body was found hanging in a room of his Bandra flat on the Sunday morning after the door to his room was broken. [1]
Favourite Things
- Food: Rajmah Chawal, Aloo Paranthas, Chicken, Lobsters, Prawns, Pani Puri
Sushant Rajput enjoying food
- Beverages: Tea with lots of sugar, Lime Juice
- Actors: James Dean, Ryan Gosling, Keanu Reeves, Shah Rukh Khan, Daniel Day-Lewis
- Actresses: Isha Sherwani, Tabu, Jennifer Lawrence
- Film Directors: Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Raj Kumar Hirani, Anand Gandhi
- Colour: Black
- Travel Destinations: Norway, New Zealand
- Sport: Tennis
Sushant Singh Rajput playing Tennis - Cricketer: Sourav Ganguly
Sushant Singh Rajput with Sourav Ganguly
Facts
- He loved to dance and playing video games.
- Rajput was very much addicted to black coffee and cigarettes.
Sushant Rajput Smoking
- He followed a non-vegetarian diet.
- Sushant was offered a role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela and Bajirao Mastani, but he couldn’t do them owing to his busy schedule.
- Initially, Shahid Kapoor was chosen for the lead role in the film, Shuddh Desi Romance, but the role went to Sushant due to some unknown reasons.
- During his struggling days in the film industry, Shushant stayed with six other guys in a single room in Mumbai. He used to do all the household chores by himself including cooking the food and washing the clothes.
Sushant Rajput loves dogs- Sushant told during an interview that he came to Mumbai with 3 major dreams; first, to feature in a Yash Raj Film, second, to do a Pepsi ad commercial, and third, to feature on the cover of the Filmfare Magazine. He further told that he had achieved them all.
Sushant Singh Rajput on the cover of the Filmfare Magazine - In May 2019, Sushant visited his ancestral home in Bihar after almost 17 years. Sushant, who had lost his mother at the age of 16, went there to fulfil his late mother’s wish. He performed an old ritual of Mundan at a temple in Khagaria. Although he did not shave off his complete hair, he completed the ritual by trimming off a strand.
- Sushant had a habit of writing down his wishes. Till 2019, he had made a list of 50 wishes that he wished to accomplish in his life. The list included wishes like “Learn how to Fly a Plane,” “Train for IronMan triathlon,” “Play a Cricket Match left-handed,” “Learn Morse Code,” “Help kids learn about Space,” “Play tennis with a Champion,” and “Do a Four Clap Push-Up.”
Sushant Singh Rajput’s wish list