Gone too soon: PM Modi and other politicians mourn Sushant Singh Rajput's tragic death
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'His rise in the world of entertainment inspired many and he leaves behind several memorable performances," PM Modi tweeted.
Sushant Singh Rajput, a famous Indian actor, reportedly died by suicide on Sunday. The actor, who was 34 years old, was found hanging at his home, according to media reports.
The actor was loved and praised for his acting skills and his inspiring journey.
Expressing grief over the untimely death of the actor, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "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."
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
Union Cabinet Minister Smriti Irani, who has herself once worked in the TV industry, expressed sadness over losing someone from her Balaji family.
I have no words , no understanding of why you left the way you did. From a bright young kid who came to Balaji to a star who made the Nation swoon.. you had come a long way and had many more miles to go. You will be missed #SushantSinghRajput gone too soon ..
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) June 14, 2020
Arvind Kejriwal, Rajnath Singh, Rajyavardhan Rathore, Anuraj Thakur, and many other politicians tweeted their condolences for the actor's untimely death.
हिंदी फ़िल्मों के युवा कलाकार सुशांत सिंह राजपूत की मृत्यु का समाचार स्तब्ध करने वाला है।
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 14, 2020
उनकी अभिनय क्षमता, प्रतिभा और कौशल के लोग क़ायल था। उनका यूँ चले जाना पीड़ादायक है और यह फ़िल्मजगत के लिए एक बड़ा नुक़सान है।ईश्वर उनके परिवार एवं प्रशंसकों को यह दुःख सहने की शक्ति दे।
Shocked to learn that super talented actor #SushantSinghRajput is no more.He was from my city Patna. Remember meeting him in Rashtrapati Bhawan during oath taking ceremony last year. He had told me that his family lived in Rajiv Nagar,Patna. He had miles to go. He left too soon.
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) June 14, 2020
रहने को सदा दहर में आता नहीं कोई,
— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) June 14, 2020
तुम जैसे गए, ऐसे भी जाता नहीं कोई।।
युवा अभिनेता #SushantSinghRajput के ऐसे और असमय दुनिया छोड़कर जाने के समाचार से अत्यंत दु:ख हुआ।
ईश्वर उन्हें अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान और परिजनों को यह पीड़ा सहन करने की शक्ति दें। विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि!
मशहूर एक्टर सुशांत सिंह राजपूत की मौत की खबर से मैं आहत हूँ। मेरी भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि। इश्वर से प्रार्थना है की उनके परिवार, फिल्म जगत के सहकारी और तमाम चाहने वालों को यह सदमा बर्दाश्त करने की शक्ति दे। pic.twitter.com/z8WEY5FYRo
— ANIL DESHMUKH (@AnilDeshmukhNCP) June 14, 2020
The tragic and shocking death of India's rising star #SushantSinghRajput has left millions of his fans devastated. The masterly performances of his film and TV career will forever be remembered. May his friends and family have the strength to cope with this loss. RIP
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 14, 2020
Absolutely shocked and saddened to hear the sad news of Sushant Singh Rajput’s passing.
— Sachin Pilot (@SachinPilot) June 14, 2020
Charming, talented and gone way too soon #RIPSushant
2020 continues to be the bearer of bad news...
Shocked by the untimely death of talented actor #SushantSinghRajput ! You had a long & fruitful journey ahead of you but you decided to leave all of us too early! Your life might be short but achievements were huge!
— Tejashwi Yadav (@yadavtejashwi) June 14, 2020
Shocked and deeply anguished by the news of sad demise of Bollywood actor #SushantSinghRajput. My thoughts and prayers with the bereaved family. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/7iUteptYAM
— Pema Khandu (@PemaKhanduBJP) June 14, 2020
Shocked by the demise of young Bollywood Sensation and talented actor #SushantSinghRajput. My condolences to his family and followers. pic.twitter.com/4huBIosHyt
— Dr. Pramod Sawant (@DrPramodPSawant) June 14, 2020
#SushantSinghRajput your movies brought joy to millions of fans like me, I join them in expressing my shock and condolences.
— Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) June 14, 2020
As a cricket fan, I will fondly remember your role in #MSD. Your success was testimony to your grit and hardwork.
ॐ शांति: pic.twitter.com/VUdrb7epZ0
He was known for his portrayals in TV serials, and films. The Bollywood industry and sports industry, too expressed grief and shock on this tragic incident.
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