Sushant Singh Rajput had signed three-film deal with Yash Raj Films, interrogation over contract
The sudden death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has left the country in shock. Not just his fans but many of the industry counterparts too want a deep investigation in the matter. For the unversed, he was found hanging at his Bandra residence on June 14 and the post mortem reports claimed that he died because of asphyxia due to hanging. However, the investigation in the matter is still going on to find out why he took such a stern step to end his life. In the wake of the same, as many as 23 people have to date been questioned by the Mumbai police. On Thursday, Sushant's close friend Sandip Ssingh reached the Bandra Police Station for the interrogation and today he has been summoned again for the same. Not only him, but the statements of Aashish Singh are also been taken in the matter.
Sushant has signed a contract with Yash Raj Films for three movies which was created by Aashish Singh. The police want to know why Sushant did not get work in Yash Raj's third film despite having a contract. They also want to know why the film was delayed or canceled even though there was a deal. Not only this, but it is also even being investigated whether this was the reason why the actor was upset or depressed.
Rajput had worked in two Yash Raj Films movies - Shuddh Desi Romance (2013) directed by Maneesh Sharma and in director Dibakar Banerjee directed Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! (2015). His third film with the banner was supposed to be Paani, directed by Shekhar Kapur. However, YRF had reportedly backed out of the project later.
Mumbai Police has previously sent a letter to Yash Raj Films, seeking details of the contracts it had signed with him. "Police are investigating various angles, including that of professional rivalry, in the case," an official told PTI. Further, the official said, "Keeping in view the professional angle, police have started calling some prominent production houses for inquiry. As part of that, the police on Thursday sent a letter to Yash Raj Films, seeking details of all the contracts it had signed with the deceased actor. We have also asked for the copies of the contracts that Yash Raj Films had signed with the actor."
Coming back to Sandeep, he is the same friend who took the actor's mortal remains from Cooper Hospital to the Vile Parle Crematorium where the last rites of the actor were performed. He recently shared the poster of Sushant's unfinished film 'Vande Bharatam' that would have marked Ssingh's directorial debut. Along with it, he wrote, "You made me a promise. We, the Bihari brothers, will one day rule this industry and be the inspiration/support system for all young dreamers like you and me bhai."
The actor's rumoured girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty's statements have also been recorded. On Thursday, it came to light that the police will also be writing to Twitter to find out the reason behind some of the actor's missing tweets that he deleted before his death. The last tweet made by 'Chhichhore' actor was on December 27, 2019.
Right from exploring the local tourist attractions to experiencing the culture from a closer lens, it was just perfect! And what made it better was to get upto 5% cashback every-time I swiped my @mastercardindia @icicibank#TravelWithMastercard #StartSomethingPriceless pic.twitter.com/YO3z865A5a
— Sushant Singh Rajput (@itsSSR) December 27, 2019
On Thursday, the announcement about the late actor's last film 'Dil Bechara' opposite Sanjana Sanghi was made. The film that happens to be the Hindi remake of The Fault In Our Stars will release online on Disney Plus Hotstar on July 24 for all the subscribers and non-subscribers.
-WITH PTI INPUTS
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