Bollywood star found dead:
Popular Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, 34, was found dead at his Mumbai residence on Sunday, police and Indian media reports said.
Initial reports citing police said Rajput was found hanging in his apartment in suburban Bandra. A Mumbai police spokesperson confirmed the death and said details were being investigated.
Rajput, who started as a TV actor, made his Bollywood debut in 2013 with director Abhishek Kapoor in “Kai Po Che,” based on the book by Chetan Bhagat. He was last seen in the 2019 Netflix film “Drive.”
Social media was flooded with condolences for the actor, with many reacting to the news with disbelief.
“Sushant Singh Rajputa bright young actor gone too soon,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted. “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.” Bollywood star Akshay Kumar wrote on Twitter, “Honestly this news has left me shocked and speechless.”
“I can’t believe this at all it’s shocking a beautiful actor and a good friend it’s disheartening,” actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui tweeted.