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News18
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Sushant Singh Rajput Carried A Telescope To Chambal, Showed Co-Stars The Moon
Last Updated: Sushant Singh Rajput's co-stars recalled his love for astronomy—carrying a telescope to sets, showing them stars, and sharing celestial conversations. There are some people who live life not just to exist, but to explore, to learn, and to love—quietly and with intensity. Sushant Singh Rajput was one such soul. More than just an actor, he was a seeker—of knowledge, of meaning, of wonder. While the world came to know him through the glowing screen, portraying characters that etched themselves into cinematic memory, those closest to him knew him as someone who was always reaching for the stars—literally and metaphorically. Rising to fame with his television debut in Pavitra Rishta, Sushant quickly transitioned to films, delivering unforgettable performances in Kai Po Che, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Sonchiriya, and Chhichhore. But beyond the accolades and blockbuster success, there existed a deeply curious man with a mind that refused to settle for the ordinary. Few may know that Sushant ranked 7th in the highly competitive AIEEE exam in 2003 and was pursuing mechanical engineering at Delhi College of Engineering before the arts claimed his heart. But engineering, as he once said in an interview, was never truly his calling. 'Engineering wasn't my choice. I wanted to be an astronaut, and later, an Air Force pilot. I remember tearing up my Top Gun poster when my parents told me that was not going to happen," he had confessed. That moment, steeped in teenage rebellion and crushed dreams, would mark the beginning of a life that danced between stardom and science, storytelling and stargazing. Before he became a household name, Sushant began his journey in entertainment as a background dancer. In a blink-and-miss moment in Dhoom 2, he can be spotted grooving behind Hrithik Roshan. That passion and perseverance took him places, but it never dimmed his love for the cosmos. Sushant's love for astronomy was no secret. He owned a powerful telescope and often spoke about black holes, quantum physics, and distant galaxies. Friends and co-stars often recalled evenings spent at his home, where he would excitedly introduce them to celestial wonders. Shraddha Kapoor, his Chhichhore co-star, remembered being moved to tears after he showed her the moon through his telescope. 'I was so speechless that I could see its exquisite beauty up close," she wrote after his passing. 'He saw things through a kaleidoscopic lens." That same passion spilled into his conversations and relationships. Jacqueline Fernandez once called him a 'genius," saying he would constantly recommend books and authors, often peppering their chats with scientific curiosity. Manoj Bajpayee, who worked with him on Sonchiriya, shared that Sushant's mind was always teeming with questions—about space, philosophy, filmmaking, and existence itself. 'He was always curious to learn about everything—the unknown, space, about quantum physics, about acting, about filmmaking," Manoj told IANS. To those who worked closely with him, he was more than a co-actor. He was an inspiration, a puzzle, a teacher, and a dreamer. Sara Ali Khan, who starred opposite him in Kedarnath, penned a heartfelt tribute on the film's fourth anniversary. 'I would do anything to go back to August 2017, learn so much from Sushant about music, films, books, life, acting, stars, and the sky… He is up there right by his favourite moon, shining like the bright star he always was and always will be." Bhumi Pednekar, his Sonchiriya co-star, shared how he had promised to show her the stars—something she had brushed off at first as a cheesy line. But Sushant, true to form, brought out his telescope on set and introduced her to the cosmos: Saturn, Jupiter, and the red-tinted moon. 'You took us to the moon and back," she wrote. 'You genius will live on with all the work you have done, and through that telescope I will spot you again." Even veteran actor Ashutosh Rana recalled being awestruck when Sushant carried a telescope to the rugged landscapes of Chambal during the filming of Sonchiriya. It wasn't for show—it was simply who he was. Whether on a film set or in the stillness of a forest, he carried his stars with him. Sushant Singh Rajput passed away on June 14, 2020. But the stories he left behind—of his brilliance, kindness, and insatiable thirst for knowledge—continue to orbit our collective memory. His was a mind that found joy in both the smallest things and the vastest mysteries. He reminded us that it's okay to dream wildly, to be different, to question, and to chase things bigger than ourselves. First Published: June 14, 2025, 19:57 IST
Hindustan Times
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Kutti' Karan Veer Mehra misses ‘kamini' friend Sushant Singh Rajput on his death anniversary; pens emotional poem
Actor Karan Veer Mehra seemed to miss late actor and friend Sushant Singh Rajput on his fifth death anniversary. He took to Instagram to post throwback pictures, pen an emotional poem and address him by a nickname while writing how much he missed Sushant. (Also Read: Sushant Singh Rajput's sister shares emotional video on his 5th death anniversary; addresses CBI closure of case) Karan began his note by addressing Sushant as 'kamini' and writing, 'To my Kamini. Although this day remains a black day for the rest of my life, this year pinches a bit more. I am on the road map you set out for me. I wish I could share this with you and make you proud, coz when no one believed in me you did, I myself had started looking for other career options is when you sat me down, with break downs, pro n cons, maths, sciences, engined it all for me, to push me in the right direction. I am not demeaning what i have been blessed with, but the fame, money, prizes, adulation feels a tad bit less with you not around.' A post shared by KaranVeerMehra (@karanveermehra) He then revealed that Sushant pushed him to read more despite his dyslexia and shared a poem for him, 'Being Dyslexic, It was you who pushed me to reading & i developed this knack of stealing poetry, Here's one for you. Maine khuda se pucha wo kyun, Chhodh gaya mujhe, Uski kyaa majburi thi...'Khuda' ne kaha na kasoor tera tha, Naa galti uski thi, Maine ye kahani likhi hi adhuri thi. (I asked god why he left me, what was the compulsion. He told me it wasn't my fault or yours, that he had written an unfinished story)' Karan ended the note with, 'Looking up to thank you always stay happy where ever you are my Kamini. From Kutti.' After working as a background dancer, Sushant began his career as a TV actor and appeared in shows like Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil and Pavitra Rishta, the latter of which also featured Karan. In 2011, he kicked off his film career by playing the lead role in Kai Po Che! He went on to act in films like MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Sonchariya, and Chhichhore. He was found dead in his Mumbai apartment on 14 June 2020. His last film, Dil Bechara, was released posthumously.
Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sushant Singh Rajput promised to show the stars to his co-actors, carried a telescope to Chambal: ‘He's up there right by his favourite moon'
Sushant Singh Rajput was one of the most loved actors of his generation in the Hindi film industry. He rose to fame with his television show Pavitra Rishta but his films like MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, Sonchiriya brought him a lot of critical acclaim. While he was undoubtedly a celebrated actor, he also excelled at academics as he got the seventh rank at AIEEE exams conducted nationwide in 2003. While he became an actor, he had a lot of passion for astronomy and loved watching the stars. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Sushant Singh Rajput had shared, 'Engineering wasn't my choice. I wanted to be an astronaut, and later, an Air Force pilot. I remember tearing up my Top Gun poster when my parents told me that was not going to happen. Apparently, I was going to be an engineer. Maybe the drama I did that day should've given everyone a clue! But truly, I was gutted…' In his early days in the entertainment industry, he worked as a background dancer and was seen dancing behind Hrithik Roshan in the song 'Dhoom Again' in Dhoom 2. While he relentlessly pursued his passion as an actor, his love for astronomy never subsided. After Sushant Singh Rajput's death on June 14, 2020. His Chhichhore co-star Shraddha Kapoor took her Instagram handle to share a long note about her bond with the Pavitra Rishta actor. Among the many things, she wrote how he used to be curious about everything around him. 'The conversations we had at shoot about the cosmos, different philosophies, the moments we spent together, were filled with magical wonderment! During a lovely musical and poetry filled gettogether at his home (he loved music and poetry), he showed me the moon from his telescope and I was so speechless that I could see it's exquisite beauty up close!' She further revealed his love for astronomy, and shared, 'Our Chhichhore gang went to his beautiful home in Pavna, where we were awestruck together with the peace and calm of the nature around us–he loved nature! He saw things through a kaleidoscopic lens and wanted to share that with everyone around him. He was mesmerised by the simplest things and would muse on them in a genius way.' ALSO READ | Kamal Haasan continues to fight against Karnataka govt for banning Thug Life despite its box office failure: 'It violates constitutional rights' Similarly, Jacqueline Fernandez, who starred opposite him in the film Drive shared her memories with the star in a conversation with India Today. She said, 'I looked at him as this genius. He was always telling me which books to read. He would say, 'Oh Jacky, you don't know this. Wait, let me introduce you to this author, let me introduce you to this science.' In a conversation with IANS, Sushant's Sonchiriya co-star Manoj Bajpayee said, 'What I automatically recall about Sushant is how much interest he had about everything in life. He was always curious to learn about everything — the unknown, space, about quantum physics, about acting, about filmmaking.' In another podcast with Mid-Day, Manoj shared the Kai Po Che star was a 'voracious reader' with a 'fantastic mind.' ALSO READ | When Sushant Singh Rajput gave a tour of his unique home, revealed how Shah Rukh Khan influenced him When his film Kedarnath turned 4 in 2022, his co-star Sara Ali Khan penned a long note in his memory. Writing about Sushant, Sara shared on her Instagram, 'I would do anything to back to August 2017, learn so much from Sushant about music, films, books, life, acting, stars and the sky, witness every sunrise, sunset and moonrise.' She added, 'And as the full moon shines bright tonight, I know Sushant is up there right by his favourite moon, shining like the bright star he always was and always will be. From Kedarnath to Andromeda.' His Sonchiriya co-star Bhumi Pednekar too had shared a long note after his death. In her note, she shared, 'The first time we met, you told me you would show me the stars. In my head, I wondered–ya whatever, what a cheese ball. Little did I know you meant every word you said. With a smile full of pride you showed it to us. The massive big black hole, your best friend, your telescope. I was like, wait, what really, you got this here!' She added, 'You took us to the moon and back, I remember the moon being red then. You showed us Saturn, Jupiter, and a million stars. You challenged me to write with my left hand and narrate versus backwards. You challenged me to races and quizzes and it drove me nuts. You spoke of Faraday, Chatelet and tried explaining me Newton's theories through Art. You genius will live on with all the work you have done and through that telescope I will spot you again.' Veteran actor Ashutosh Rana, who was also a part of the critically acclaimed film Sonchirya, recalled in an interview with Bombay Times that Sushant had carried a telescope with him to Chambal during the shoot of Sonchiriya. ALSO READ | Sri Sri Ravi Shankar called Bollywood a haven for 'drugs and alcohol', accused film industry of 'attacking culture of the country' Sushant Singh Rajput was a member of the International Lunar Lands Registry (ILLR), which is a crowd funded program that aims to gather data necessary for human exploration and development of the lunar surface without hampering its natural beauty. His love for astronomy was such that he even bought some land on the moon. In a moving tribute for the actor, US-based astrophysicist and scientist Dr Karan Jani had shared little-known side about the actor a day after his death in 2020. In a long post, Karan shared, 'I had the rare privilege to witness the other side of Sushant – that of a profoundly curious human being who had an impressive reading habit.' He added, 'His social media bio read, 'Photon in a double-slit'. He was indeed like that, living with a duality. With one being a Bollywood star with millions of followers while the other being an honest seeker finding a meaning in this universe. Our 2017 discovery of neutron star collision was the closest to him. It was his dream to one day visit the LIGO observations in the U.S.' Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai residence on June 14, 2020.
News18
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Disha Patani Drops Bold Bikini Pics, Sparks 'Rivalry' Rumours With Kiara Amid War 2 Teaser
Last Updated: Disha and Kiara began their Bollywood careers around the same time, even appearing opposite Sushant Singh Rajput in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story. Disha Patani is once again setting Instagram ablaze with a series of sultry new pictures in an olive green bikini. The actor flaunted her toned physique while posing by the beach, and the timing of her post hasn't gone unnoticed by fans especially since Kiara Advani recently grabbed attention with her bikini appearance in the War 2 teaser. Disha, known for her bold fashion choices and fitness-focused posts, shared the eye-catching images late Thursday evening. In the pictures, she confidently showcased her abs and curves under the sun, quickly setting off a wave of reactions on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by disha patani (paatni) 🦋 (@dishapatani) But what has everyone talking is the comparison with Kiara. The two actresses began their Bollywood careers around the same time, even appearing opposite Sushant Singh Rajput in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story. Now, some fans think Disha's latest post may be an intentional move to overshadow Kiara's ongoing War 2 buzz. 'Destroyed Kiara's bikini pic with a casual insta post," one Reddit user wrote. Another added, 'She really insecure with Kiara bikini pics creating buzz." Social media was flooded with theories, with fans pointing out the same bikini color and the timing of Disha's post. 'You see it's intentional considering the time of the post… late night… at 12… the colour of the bikini matching Kiara," one user noted. Kiara advani in bikini #KiaraAdvani #kiaraadvanihot — Actress_lover (@Ac36997Addicts) May 20, 2025 Others speculated that the rivalry might stem from their shared debut film. 'How ironic of her that she has gone on to wear the same colour themed bikini as Kiara… clearly shows there is surely some kind of rivalry between them," one comment read. Meanwhile, Kiara continues to make waves with War 2, where she is seen in a bikini for the first time on screen. Sharing a glimpse on Instagram Stories, she wrote, 'Lots of firsts in this… First YRF film… First action film… First bikini shot." Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 will star Hrithik Roshan as Kabir, and Jr NTR in a powerful face-off. The film hits theatres on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. First Published:
Indian Express
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Stebin Ben on his bond with MS Dhoni: ‘Looking at him like a little kid…'
Across the world, countless fans would call MS Dhoni a hero or an idol — and many of them come from the Indian film industry. Among those admirers is singer Stebin Ben, who recently spoke about his deep admiration for Dhoni and the nature of their bond in an interview. In an interview with Instant Bollywood, Stebin said. 'I think there is no greater feeling than meeting your idol. When you meet someone from whom the entire world wants to learn and be close to, you live that moment as if it were a dream. Every minute I spend with him, talking to him, looking at him like a little kid, with a sparkle in my eyes, I realise how much one can learn from him, and you take something for yourself in each moment you are with him.' ALSO READ | Virat Kohli visited Anushka Sharma on cruise set for Dil Dhadakne Do three years before going public, Anil Kapoor says 'humble' cricketer left lasting impression on him Stebin Ben also shared what he and the cricketer talk about — and, surprisingly, cricket isn't one of the topics. 'I talk to him about everything, except cricket. We discuss life, music, relationships, marriage, investments, and every other thing. I don't think it's right to discuss cricket with him, because every random person must come to him and give their opinions about the game, and I think that it is a bit weird for a professional cricketer to hear that.' Beyond this, MS Dhoni shares a longstanding connection with Bollywood — from numerous ad collaborations to his 2016 biopic, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story. Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput portrayed Dhoni in the film, which also featured Kiara Advani, Anupam Kher, Disha Patani, Bhumika Chawla, and Kumud Mishra in pivotal roles.
