The Final Goodbye
Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide shocked everyone. The Mumbai police reported on Sunday that he was found hanging his Bandra apartment.
The 34-year-old actor was known for his remarkable journey from the small screen to big banner movies despite several controversies.
Here's a look at his journey from a new entrant to being a superstar and a technopreneur.
How It Began
Sushant Singh Rajput became a popular household name after his debut in the 2009 television show 'Pavitra Rishta', along with actress Ankita Lokhande (R). While shooting for the family drama, the duo fell in love. The couple dated for six years, and called it quits in 2016. Making Of A Star
Rajput made his foray into films with 'Kai Po Che' in 2013 with actors Rajkummar Rao and Amit Sadh - which was based on Chetan Bhagat's novel '3 Mistakes of My Life'. He also won the Producers Guild Film Award for Best Male Debut for the Abhishek Kapoor-directorial.
Entering The Big League
Sushant Singh Rajput joined the new-age actors list that includes Ayushmann Khurrana and Rajkummar Rao. In no time, he became a common name in the Indian film industry. He started bagging several endorsement projects and movies in his kitty. Turning point in Sushant's career
While Sushant will always be remembered for his spectacular roles, the role that made him a household name was in the 2016 film 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' where he played the ace cricketer MS Dhoni.
Sushant was lauded for the way he pulled off Dhoni's batting style, mannerism, body language and carried himself during the promotion of the biopic.