He started his career with the daily soap, Pavitra Rishta and soon became one of the most loved Indian T.V. actors. His role as Manav Deshmukh gave him the hall of fame. But Sushant wasn’t satisfied with the success he tasted. He wanted more, so went out doing films and proved his versatile talent. He won accolades from everyone for the movie Kai Po Che. This dimpled smile guy who proved himself again with the biopic M.S Dhoni: The Untold Story.
Here are some lesser-known facts about this handsomely talented actor:
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1. Sushant Singh Rajput was born on 21 January 1986 in Patna, Bihar.
2. He is the youngest and only son in his family and has has four elder sisters.
3. His father was a government official and lost his mother in 2002when he was in 12th standard.
In the same year that the family moved from Patna to Delhi.
4. One of his sisters, Mitu Singh, is a state-level cricketer.
5. Sushant attended St. Karen’s High School in Patna and Kulachi Hansraj Model School in New Delhi.
6. Excellent academic career
Sushant got 7th Rank AIEEE in 2003 and got admission in Delhi College of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering). He cleared as many as 11 engineering entrance exams.
7. Sushant was also a National Olympiad Winner in Physics.
8. While studying at Delhi Technological University, Rajput enrolled in Shiamak Davar’s dance classes
Then he joined Barry John’s drama classes to learn acting. Soon Rajput was selected in dance troupe and also chosen as background dancers at the 51st Filmfare Awards.
9. By 2006 Sushant decided to do what he was good at.
He dropped out of engineering and devoted his full-time to dancing and acting.
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10. Pavitra Rishta wasn’t the debut of Sushant in Indian T.V.
He started with the role of Preet Juneja in the serial Kis Desh Mein Hai Dil Mera.
11. He was often touted as another SRK in Bollywood since he had no family relation in the glamor industry.
12. Sushant took martial art lessons from Allan Ami.
13. He assisted the director Mohit Suri during the filming of Raaz 2.
14. Sushant was in a relationship with his co-star Ankita Lokhande for six years which they ended in 2016
According to reports the couple separated but both are on talking terms.
15. Sushant had a passion for astronomy
His Instagram account was proof of it and he would often post pictures from hi star gazing experiments. He owned a telescope as well. In 2018, he had bought an expensive, Boeing 737 Fixed Base Flight Simulator too.
16. Sushant Singh Rajput’s last Instagram post was a tribute to his mother
Sushant Singh Rajput’s last Instagram post was a heartfelt poem for his late mother. He shared his mother picture with caption,
Blurred past evaporating from teardrops
Unending dreams carving an arc of smile
And a fleeting life, negotiating between the two… #माँ ❤️
17. Sushant Singh Rajput death
Actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his house in Mumbai’s Bandra. The actor was found dead at his sixth floor apartment in Bandra (West).
Sushant Singh Rajput…a bright young actor gone too soon. He excelled on TV and in films. His rise in the world of entertainment inspired many and he leaves behind several memorable performances. Shocked by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and fans. Om Shanti.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 14, 2020
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A star we lost too soon. May his soul rest in peace.
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