Social media tributes have been pouring in for the popular Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput who has been found dead at his home in Mumbai, India. The 34-year-old is believed to have taken his own life.
Fans are shocked and in total disbelief at the passing of the much-loved actor from an apparent suicide, a full police investigation is underway to confirm the cause of death.
One of the tributes included that of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said on Twitter that Rajput was "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".
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
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar wrote, "Honestly this news has left me shocked and speechless."
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
Rajput's death comes just days after that of his former manager, Disha Salian, who died after falling from a high-rise building earlier this week.
The last social media post shared by the actor was on 3 June and dedicated to his mother, who passed away in 2002 when he was a teenager.
Rajput, who started as a TV actor, made his Bollywood debut in 2013 in the movie Kai Po Che, he went on to star in other films that included playing former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the 2016 film M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story.
Rajput was last seen in the 2019 Netflix film Drive.
He is said to have battled with depression. May you rest in peace Sushant Singh Rajput.
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