Smriti Irani recounts her talks with late Sushant Singh Rajput, says she told him ‘don’t take your own life’

Synopsis

On June 14, 2020, Sushant Singh Rajput left us. Smriti Irani has since reflected on her emotional appeal to the late actor, pleading with him not to take his own life.

Smriti Irani recounts her talks with late Sushant Singh Rajput, says she told him ‘don’t take your own life’Agencies
Smriti Irani, who is now the Union Minister of Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, recently talked about her conversation with the late actor, Sushant Singh Rajput. She remembered how deeply his death affected her and became emotional as she spoke about him.

The actor passed away on June 14, 2020. Dr. Sudhir Gupta, who led the forensic medical team assigned by the CBI, stated on October 3, 2020, that Sushant's death was a suicide and that there was no evidence to suggest it was murder.

Union Minister Smriti Irani recently reminisced about the day Sushant Singh Rajput passed away. She shared that she was in the middle of a video conference with many people when she learned of his death. Overcome with emotions, she stopped the conference.

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Irani then revealed that she felt upset that Sushant did not reach out to her before taking such a drastic step. She recounted how she had previously told him not to harm himself and wished he had called her. Irani's appeal to Sushant was simple yet heartfelt, "Tum yaar maarna mat apne aap ko" which means "Please don't kill yourself."

Sushant Singh Rajput gained popularity with his role in the TV serial Pavitra Rishta. He was highly appreciated for his performance in the show and went on to win several awards for it. Sushant entered Bollywood in 2013 with the movie Kai Po Che!, which was a critical and commercial success. He then went on to feature in several hit movies including PK, Kedarnath, Chhichhore, and MS Dhoni: The Untold Story. He was known for his remarkable performances and dedication to his craft.

FAQs:

  1. What was the late actor’s net worth?
    Sushant Singh Rajput had a net worth of 59 Crore INR when he left
  2. Did SSR buy land on the moon?
    Yes, he was the first and only Indian artist who bought a piece of land on the mood.
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