Cricketers were shocked after hearing the news of Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide. The MS Dhoni biopic actor passed away on Sunday (June 14)
Bengaluru: Cricketers were shocked by the passing away of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who had acted in MS Dhoni’s biopic.
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According to police, the 34-year-old Sushant committed suicide at his Mumbai home. The news broke on Sunday afternoon (June 14), shocking the film fraternity. Social media was flooded with messages from actors, cricketers and fans.
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Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar said, "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."
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India captain Virat Kohli wrote, "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."
“I’m deeply shocked and saddened to hear about the suicide of #SushantSinghRajput my heart goes out for his family (sic),” wrote former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan on his Twitter account.
He added, “I chatted with him last at the Taj Hotel Gym, I praised him for his work in Kedarnath & his reply was ‘Bhai please do watch chhichhore’ you will love it! (sic).”
Former India wicketkeeper Kiran More said he had trained Sushant for M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. More wrote on Twitter, “It is a shocking moment for me personally, @itsSSR was someone whom I trained for the role as @msdhoni . I don't know how I or anyone who knows him will be able to recover from this shock, gone too soon my friend #SushantSinghRajput #RIPSushant (sic).”
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
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)Life is fragile and we don’t know what one is going through. Be kind. Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/zJZGV96mmb
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)Shocked and saddened to hear about the death of Condolences to his family and friends. A talented actor gone too soon.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074)Plz tell me this is a fake news.. Cant believe Sushant Rajput is no more..Condolence to the family🙏🙏 Very sad pic.twitter.com/wjCK77aq3t
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)It is a shocking moment for me personally, was someone whom I trained for the role as . I don't know how I or anyone who knows him will be able to recover from this shock, gone too soon my friend
— Kiran More (@JockMore)I chatted with him last at the Taj Hotel Gym, I praised him for his work in Kedarnath & his reply was ‘Bhai please do watch chhichhore’ you will love it!
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)I must admit to being shaken.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)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 sushant pic.twitter.com/0GJ5nNK5FG
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23)In utter shock and disbelief on hearing the news of the demise of the talented actor .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. pic.twitter.com/U8MQZKDFNP
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03)Shocked to know Sushant Singh Rajput is no more. Can’t believe this, really disturbing news to hear. Gone too soon. 2020 you are very cruel 💔 Deepest condolences to his family and friends. RIP
— Vinay Kumar R (@Vinay_Kumar_R)So shocking and unable to believe this.. Sincere condolences and prayers to the family of . RIP. May God bless your soul 🙏
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25)I really can’t believe this! Someone so young and successful?? We actually don’t know what goes on the inside, while it looks completely different from the outside! 💔 pic.twitter.com/kQrcdiE11T
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12)Mental health is a very serious issue and needs more attention than it gets. Being sensitive, compassionate ,gentle and consistently reaching out to those struggling is very important.
My heartfelt condolences to ‘s family pic.twitter.com/RfGMzcvrc8
This is distressing, can’t come to terms that this has happened. Really disturbing. Brilliant actor RIP brother. pic.twitter.com/eGImqT7SNN
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45)Shocked to hear about Sushant Singh Rajput. Met him several times as he spent time with us for Mahi’s biopic. We’ve lost a handsome, ever smiling actor.
Om Shanti! https://t.co/PF2WSP5262
Shocked beyond understanding. Cannot imagine the pain you must've been going through . My heart and prayers go out to your family. Rest in peace. 💔💔💔💔💔
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa)Very very sad to hear about this. RIP https://t.co/28BiK4Li0l
— David Warner (@davidwarner31)No no no no no!!!! He was such a beautiful soul and kind human. Thoughts and condolences to his family 🌹🌹❤️❤️
— Isa Guha (@isaguha)Still reeling in shock. Terribly unfair. 💔 pic.twitter.com/NJLN5C4iHL
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL)R.I.P. 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/TiLNlWbbW0
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan)