Bollywood Celebs express grief over sudden demise of Sushant Singh Rajput on social media

Sushant Singh Rajput, who made his acting debut with Star Plus TV show Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil (2008), shot to fame with Zee TV’s popular soap opera Pavitra Rishta. His role of Manav in the Ekta Kapoor serial earned him several awards including Indian Television Academy Awards and BIG Star Entertainment Awards.

The news of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput killing himself has shocked the Indian film industry.

Film industry pays tribute to Sushant Singh Rajput.

Radhika Madan shared on Instagram, “I remember when I was transitioning from television to movies people always used to say dont do it,its tough out there, your show was a hit already so why do you want to start from scratch again? And I remember always giving them Sushant's example. He made it look possible..achievable. He inspired many actors like me. Gone too soon. RIP. @sushantsinghrajput.”

“May ur soul Rest In Peace my friend #ripsushantsinghrajput,” Kapil Sharma tweeted.

Since 2008 you protected me like your own, says Krystal D’Souza

You are not alone, says Deepika Padukone

Jayam Ravi shared via twitter, “RIP #SushantSinghRajput A bright talent gone too soon!



#MentalHealthMatters is a real thing.. let’s act before it’s too late.”

Shruti Haasan took to Twitter to express grief over the news of Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. She tweeted, “RIP Sushant Singh Rajput :( I hope you find  peace. People must know mental health struggles feel like an invisible and impossible mountain to climb :("

Bollywood filmmaker Sajid Nadiawala, who bankrolled Sushant Singh Rajput’s last release Chhichhore, said “Tears refuse to dry up this year. Will miss you buddy.”

Actress Samantha Akkineni shared a picture of Sushant Singh Rajput on Instagram along with the caption, “Whyyy God whyyyy ... #RIPSushant

Sonu Sood took to Instagram to offer his condolences. “Not fair my brother.. I run short of words to describe how I feel today. You were an achiever my friend and everyone who knew you was so proud of you. wish you had stayed at the crease a little longer. Will miss you always bhai. Always. For everyone: Today we lost a friend, a colleague & this loss is irreparable. I request my friends from the media not to sensationalise this, I request everyone not to share his last images. A boy who came to this city with dreams in his eyes and achieved so much has left us forever. Let him go in peace,” he wrote.