Cricketers shocked at ‘reel-life Dhoni’ Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide

The actor rose to fame after playing the character of former Indian captain in the latter’s biopic

PHOTO: Twitter

Cricket fraternity expressed their shock and grief after news broke out that Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has committed suicide at his home in Mumbai.

He was found hanging at his Bandra home earlier this morning. Some of his friends were also at home when his body was discovered.

The door of his room was broken and he was found hanging. According to initial police reports, he was suffering from depression for the past six months. His friends also believe the reason behind his suicide was extreme depression, as quoted by Aaj Tak.

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The actor rose to fame after playing the character of former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the latter’s biopic.

Sushant debuted in Bollywood with film Kai Po Che and was last seen in Chhichhore.

Cricketers from India and Pakistan took to Twitter, to express their condolences and mourn his death.

Shocked to hear about Sushant Singh Rajput. This is so difficult to process. May his soul RIP and may god give all the strength to his family and friends 🙏
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 14, 2020

Shocked and sad to hear about the loss of Sushant Singh Rajput.
Such a young and talented actor. My condolences to his family and friends. May his soul RIP. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/B5zzfE71u9
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) June 14, 2020

I’m shocked at the tragic passing away of #SushantSinghRajput. A life brimming with promise and possibilities ended abruptly. My condolences to his family and fans 🙏 pic.twitter.com/8g1VCY0Kne
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) June 14, 2020

- Shocked to hear about Shushant Singh commiting suicide, life is a long beautiful inning, 34 was not the age to let go, may your soul rest in peace #ShushantSinghRajput (1986-2020) gone too soon.
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) June 14, 2020

it’s quiet shocking to see when someone so young commits SUICIDE it’s really so depressing Nobody knows what someone else is going through. no one knows what made him to do so...being his a Pakistani fan am so upset #RIP sushant#sushantsinghrajput pic.twitter.com/0GJ5nNK5FG
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) June 14, 2020

Shocked to hear about sucide of #SushantSinghRajput. Really sad. May his soul rest in peace.
— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) June 14, 2020

RIP, this is beyond sad. High time our cultures should emphasise on mental health and well being. #SushantSinghRajput
“I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it's not the answer” Jim Carrey https://t.co/cbWoX7z2xn
— Shan Masood (@shani_official) June 14, 2020

In utter shock and disbelief on hearing the news of the demise of the talented actor #SushantSinghRajput .One could never tell what internal turmoil he was enduring behind that charming boyish smile to take such a drastic step. You will be missed. #RIP #Mentalhealth #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/U8MQZKDFNP
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) June 14, 2020

Shocked and saddened to hear about the death of #SushantSinghRajput Condolences to his family and friends. A talented actor gone too soon.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) June 14, 2020

Plz tell me this is a fake news.. Cant believe Sushant Rajput is no more..Condolence to the family🙏🙏 Very sad #ripsushantsinghrajput pic.twitter.com/wjCK77aq3t
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 14, 2020