Mumbai: The Bollywood fraternity is devastated by the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The 34-year-old was known for his humble spirit and was loved dearly by all.
The actor’s friends and colleagues have shared their condolences while mourning the inevitable loss. Shah Rukh Khan in a post on Twitter said that ‘Sushant loved him so much’ and that the actor will miss so much.
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
Rajkumar Rao while expressing his grief has called out the unfair situation reminiscing that the actor is gone too soon.
💔This is so unfair. Gone too soon.
I’ll always cherish our conversations on acting and cinema. You’ll be missed bhai.
May God give strength to his family and loved ones. Rest in Peace brother. #SushantSinghRajput pic.twitter.com/F2vmnulB3m— Rajkummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) June 14, 2020
Anushka Sharma also took to twitter writing, “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.”
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
She further requested media to be sensitive towards his family at a time of such immense loss.
At this time of immense tragedy, I would request the media to be sensitive towards Sushant’s family and friends. I urge everyone to respect their emotions and let them grieve.
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) June 14, 2020
Others like Dia Mirza, Karan Johar, Farhan Akhtar, Akshay Kumar and Ritesh Deshmukh among many too shared their condolences with his friends and family for this irreversible tragedy.
https://twitter.com/karanjohar/status/1272111382905802753
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
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
Shocked beyond words !!!! #SushantSinghRajput no more …. deeply saddened!!
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) June 14, 2020
Extremely shocked n deeply saddened to hear about #SushantSinghRajput
how tragic..
RIP 🙏🏼— Urmila Matondkar (@UrmilaMatondkar) 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
#SushantSinghRajput too? What is going on? Fuck!!! Strength and condolences to the bereaved. This is horrible, horrible news. :/
Please take care of yourselves and your families, and talk to your friends.
🙏🏼
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) June 14, 2020
Many of them have called out the need to help fellow friends and colleagues who might be suffering from mental illness and couldn’t speak out.