Hindustan Times ST (Jaipur)

Bollywood tributes pour in for Rajput

- Press Trust of India letters@hindustant­imes.com

MUMBAI: The news of actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide on Sunday left the Hindi film industry in shock with Bollywood personalit­ies Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt and others mourning the loss of the talented artiste at the age of 34.

Rajput was found hanging at his Bandra residence, the police said.

Shah Rukh Khan said he will miss the actor’s energy and smile. “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!!”

Akshay Kumar said he had loved Rajput’s last film “Chhichhore”.

“Honestly this news has left me shocked and speechless...i remember watching #SushantSin­ghrajput in Chhichhore... Such a talented actor... May God give strength to his family,” Akshay posted on Twitter.

Dutt tweeted, “At a loss for words… So shocked to hear about #Sushantsin­ghrajput’s demise. My condolence­s with his family.”

Calling the news of the actor’s demise “horrible”, Vishal Dadlani urged his fans to take care of their families and friends.

“#Sushantsin­ghrajput too? What is going on? F***! Strength and condolence­s to the bereaved. This is horrible, horrible news. Please take care of yourselves and your families, and talk to your friends,” he tweeted.

Amit Trivedi, who composed the music for the actor’s Bollywood debut “Kai Po Che!”, said he was shocked beyond words.

“#Sushantsin­ghrajput unbelievab­le…i don’t know how to react…shocked beyond words…rest in peace.” Actor-anchor Kubbra Sait tweeted, “What is going on? #Sushantsin­ghrajput No Man No!” Riteish Deshmukh said he was “shocked beyond words”.

Richa Chadha urged people to seek help i f t hey are going through depression or having suicidal thoughts.

“Too young to go... too young... just call and talk if you feel sad... please ! Please! We’re all here,” she tweeted.

Ajay Devgn tweeted, “The news of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death is truly sad. What a tragic loss. Deepest condolence­s to his family & loved ones. May his soul find eternal peace.”

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