Sushant Singh Rajput

Sushant Singh Rajput, born on January 21, 1986, was a talented actor and a household name in the Hindi cinema scene. With his talent and range in different genres, Rajput’s presence became a significant force and earned him several awards and nominations throughout his career. Not only acting, but Rajput also aced in entrepreneurship, marked by his involvement in supporting the tech industry. We’re here to help you commemorate his day!

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Sushant Singh Rajput

Nickname:

Guddu

Birth date:

January 21, 1986

Death date:

June 14, 2020 (age 34)

Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius

Height:

6' 0"

Net Worth:

$8 million

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Background

Sushant Singh Rajput was born on January 21, 1986, in Patna, Bihar, India, to Usha Singh and retired technical officer Krishna Kumar Singh. He grew up with four older siblings, one of whom became a state-level cricket player, Mitu Singh. After his mother passed in 2002, the family moved to Delhi. Bollywood had always been a significant interest of his, along with aerospace.
Rajput was pressured to study engineering at university even though he had little interest in the subject. Later, he enrolled in dance and acting classes, cementing his interest in performing. After starring as a background dancer in several projects, Rajput dropped out of his engineering major in 2006 to start a career in arts and performance.

He went to Mumbai and began acting in theatre, landing minor roles in several projects. In 2008, he was cast as a second lead in the T.V. series “Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil,” earning considerable popularity among the audience. He then got cast as the lead role in another T.V. series, “Pavitra Rishta” (2008). Rajput’s performance landed him his first award in 2010 for Best Actor at the Indian Television Academy Awards. Along with various other T.V. awards, he also won three major awards for Best Male Actor and Most Popular Actor, making this role a breakthrough for his career. In 2013, the sports drama film “Kai Po Che!” was released, marking Rajput’s first acting debut. He acted as one of the three lead male characters, and the movie’s critical and commercial success got him a Filmfare Awards nomination for Best Debut Actor. He also starred in “PK” (2014), which became the highest-grossing Indian film, and “Shuddh Desi Romance” (2013) which earned him numerous praise and referral as the “next Shah Rukh Khan.” Rajput also started acting in biopic films, such as “M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story” (2014), and action-thrillers, such as “Raabta” (2017). He started entrepreneurship in 2018 by partnering with technology and intellectual property company Inssaei Ventures.

Rajput’s relationships have always been the subject of media attention. He was in a relationship with his co-star in “Pavitra Rishta,” Ankita Lokhande since they starred in the show together. In 2011, he publicly proposed to her, and they became engaged until 2016 when their relationship ended due to Rajput’s aspiration to focus on his career. In 2019, he dated actress Rhea Chakraborty. In 2020, Rajput passed away. Police ruled it a suicide, though there were many rumors and speculations due to the widespread media attention.

Career timeline

2006
He Starts His Acting Career

After dropping out of his engineering major, Rajput moves to Mumbai and begins acting in several minor roles in several theatre productions.

2008
His T.V. Debut

Rajput acts in the T.V. show “Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil,” which earns him much popularity despite being the secondary lead.

2008
He Scores a Lead Role

Rajput is cast as the lead role in another T.V. series, “Pavitra Rishta.”

2010
He Earns His First Award

Because of his acclaimed acting in the T.V. show “Pavitra Rishta,” Rajput is awarded Best Actor.

2013
His Debut in Film

After his success in television, Rajput is cast as one of the lead roles in “Kai Po Che!,” which receives massive success.

2018
His Partnership with Inssaei Ventures

Marking his start in entrepreneurship, Rajput is appointed as one of the three directors for Inssaei Ventures, focusing on intellectual property and emerging technologies.

2020
He Dies

Rajput tragically passes away.

Why We Love Sushant Singh Rajput

  1. He stayed true to himself

    Rajput said that acting and dancing felt like a liberating experience, and he wanted to do it forever. To achieve this, he bravely took the risk to let go of what he was doing to pursue that.

  2. His expansive interest and curiosity

    We know that Rajput liked reading, but what’s even more fascinating is that he read tons of books from various fields of his interest, including theoretical physics and behavioral economics. Career-wise, he applied this to his interest in filmmaking.

  3. He founded Front India for World Foundation

    To support the continuous effort to eradicate poverty and hunger and to promote better healthcare and sanitation, Rajput founded his non-profit organization. He also has donated to several relief causes beforehand.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. His love for reading

    It’s known that Rajput loved reading and reportedly owned a collection of 125 books covering various fields of his interest.

  2. His interest in astronomy

    Rajput always had an interest in aerospace and owned a high-end telescope to stargaze.

  3. The Nadira Babbar’s group

    Rajput was part of the well-known Indian theatre actress Nadira Babbar’s theatre group before moving to Mumbai.

  4. He was ambidextrous

    This was revealed by his sister in an Instagram post, showing Rajput’s skills in writing the words “Nothing is impossible” with both hands.

  5. He won the National Olympiad in Physics

    Rajput became the winner of the National Olympiad in Physics when he was in school.

Sushant Singh Rajput FAQs

Who is Sushant Singh Rajput’s wife?

Sushant Singh Rajput was never married. He was engaged to Ankita Lokhade, but they separated before their marriage.

How did Sushant Singh Rajput die?

Police said his cause of death was asphyxiation due to hanging, but there are many controversies surrounding his death.

What is Sushant Singh Rajput’s favorite food?

It’s known that his comfort food was rajma-rice, which he learned to cook himself.

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