News of Sushant Singh Rajput’s passing has left Bollywood and fans shocked. He was just 34. His demise has triggered conversations on mental health and why it’s important to reach out to family and friends and ask for help. One never knows what turmoil another person is dealing with. He was a rising star in the industry and had already put in quite a few notable performances.
Sushant made a successful transition from being an established television actor to a ‘good performer’ in Hindi cinema by bagging back-to-back films and delivering commercial and critical hits. Here’s a look at some iconic roles that defined the actor’s on-screen journey:
Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil – 2008
In 2008, Sushant made his TV debut with the role of Preet Juneja in Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil.
Pavitra Rishta – 2009Next year in 2009, Sushant bagged the lead role of Manav Deshmukh in the hit show widely considered to be his breakout role and a stepping stone to films. While working on this Ekta Kapoor production, he also met his future girlfriend, Ankita Lokhande, who played the female lead.
Zara Nachke Dikha (2) – 2010In May 2010, Sushant joined the dance reality show Zara Nachke Dikha 2. He had already proven his ac… Read More
In May 2010, Sushant joined the dance reality show Zara Nachke Dikha 2. He had already proven his acting talents by winning awards for his performance in Pavitra Rishta, and he wanted to establish that he had good dancing skills and could be trained further. In Zara Nachke Dikha, Rajput was a part of the Mast Kalandar Boys Team. He did the shooting for both Pavitra Rishta and Zara Nachke Dikha 2 at the same time.
Read LessKai Po Che! – 2013After participating in two dance-based reality shows—Zara Nachke Dikha 2 and Jhalak Dikhhla Ja 4—Sus… Read More
After participating in two dance-based reality shows—Zara Nachke Dikha 2 and Jhalak Dikhhla Ja 4—Sushant auditioned for this Abhishek Kapoor directorial and bagged one of the three lead roles alongside Rajkummar Rao and Amit Sadh. His portrayal of former district-level cricketer Ishaan Bhatt, who falls prey to politics in the selection process, earned him much praise.
Read LessShuddh Desi Romance – 2013Sushant second movie was Shuddh Desi Romance, alongside Parineeti Chopra and Vaani Kapoor. Directed … Read MoreSushant second movie was Shuddh Desi Romance, alongside Parineeti Chopra and Vaani Kapoor. Directed by Maneesh Sharma and produced by Yash Raj Films, the film deals with the subject of live-in relationships and was completely filmed in Jaipur, Rajasthan.Read LessPK – 2014In Rajkumar Hirani’s satirical comedy-drama led by Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma, Sushant had a brie… Read More
In Rajkumar Hirani’s satirical comedy-drama led by Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma, Sushant had a brief yet notable role.
Read LessDetective Byomkesh Bakshy – 2015In 2015, Sushant Rajput's sole release was Dibakar Banerjee's mystery thriller Detective Byomkesh Ba… Read More
In 2015, Sushant Rajput’s sole release was Dibakar Banerjee’s mystery thriller Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! (2015), in which he portrayed detective Byomkesh Bakshi, created by Bengali writer Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. Set in the Kolkata of the 1940s, the film was reportedly to get a sequel with Sushant reprising his role
Read LessMS Dhoni: The Untold Story – 2016Neeraj Pandey’s biographical drama that traces the journey of the eponymous former Indian skipper-wi… Read More
Neeraj Pandey’s biographical drama that traces the journey of the eponymous former Indian skipper-wicket keeper saw Sushant take on another titular role. The film, which also featured Kiara Advani and Disha Patani, secured for Sushant his first Filmfare Best Actor nomination the following year.
Read LessRaabta – 2017
In 2017, Sushant appeared in
Dinesh Vijan’s directorial debut, a reincarnation-themed romance actioner, Sushant was paired opposite Kriti Sanon and the duo played star-crossed lovers.
Kedarnath – 2018
In 2018, he appeared in Kedarnath, a love story set in the backdrop of the 2013 floods in Uttarakhand, co-starring Sara Ali Khan. In this film, he played the role of Mansoor Khan, a Kashmiri young man.