Sushant Singh Rajput was a Hindi film and television actor. He was born to Krishna Kumar Singh and Usha Singh on January 21, 1986, in Patna, Bihar. Rajput was the youngest of five siblings. Famously known as SSR, he completed his early education at St. Karen's High School, Patna and his family shifted to Delhi following his mother's death. He completed his intermediate studies at Kulachi Hansraj Model School.
A very bright student, he got admission to the Delhi School of Engineering to study mechanical engineering and also bagged the National Olympiad in Physics. Leaving his studies midway, he got attracted to the tinsel town and moved to Mumbai.
He made a debut on the television screen with 'Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil' in 2008 and became a household name with Ekta Kapoor's serial 'Pavitra Rishta'. In 2010, he participated in two dance reality shows- 'Zara Nachke Dikha' and 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa'.
Rajput made his Bollywood debut with Kai Po Che in 2013 and bagged lead roles in films such as Shuddh Desi Romance (2013), Detective Byomkesh Bakshy (2015), M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), Raabta(2017), Kedarnath (2018), Drive (2019) and Chhichhore (2019) and Dil Bechara (2020). He was also seen in Rajkumar Hirani's PK and Abhishek Chaubey's Sonchiriya.
The 34-year-old actor was found dead in his Bandra apartment in Mumbai on June 14, 2020. His last film Dil Bechara was released on the streaming platform Hotstar on July 24, 2020.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has suspended the food business licence of Mumbai-based restaurant Cafe Mondegar following an inspection that found non-compliance with Schedule IV food safety regulations, including temperature control failures and kitchen sanitation lapses.
A political controversy has emerged regarding allegations surrounding the Disha Salian death case, with claims of a deliberate smear campaign and character assassination driven by political motives. An overview of the June 2020 incident details how the initial investigation by Malwani Police registered an accidental death after recording statements from individuals present. The report also highlights the brief professional association between the deceased and actor Sushant Singh Rajput, confirmed through call detail records, and examines how subsequent online theories linked both cases.
In a Central Bureau of Investigation First Information Report concerning the death of Disha Salian, several prominent names from politics, cinema, and the police force have been listed following allegations made by her father, Satish Salian. Satish Salian alleged that his daughter was gang raped and murdered, disputing the narrative of suicide. The probe is examining allegations of criminal conspiracy, destruction, suppression, and fabrication of evidence, alongside possible delays in the autopsy report. The document mentions politicians including Aaditya Thackeray, Uddhav Thackeray, and former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, alongside actors Dino Morea, Suraj Pancholi, Rhea Chakraborty, and Showik Chakraborty. Former police officials such as Param Bir Singh and Sachin Waze are also cited in relation to allegations regarding procedural delays and handling of the investigation. The probe aims to examine the circumstances of the 2020 death.
The discussion focuses on the investigation into the death case of Disha Salian and allegations surrounding the handling of the inquiry by the previous Maharashtra government. Key issues raised include accusations of an administrative cover-up, non-cooperation by the police with the victim's family, and the alleged tampering or loss of crucial evidence, including CCTV footage, over the years. The delay in handing over the inquiry to the Central Bureau of Investigation was compared to previous cases like that of Sushant Singh Rajput, where long delays affected outcomes. Additionally, questions were discussed regarding whether political motives and blame games are influencing the probe, alongside concerns about whether justice can still be secured after critical evidence has been compromised.
The Bombay High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian, citing procedural lapses, delayed spot panchnama, and inconsistencies in the initial Mumbai Police inquiry. Meanwhile, retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra has been appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer of the Ram Mandir Trust amid organisational restructuring. In international news, flash floods in Nepal have claimed over 1,100 lives and left nearly 4,000 missing, prompting Indian and international rescue operations at hydropower tunnel sites including Chilime, alongside debates between Lobsang Sangay and Erik Solheim over ecological causes and regional transparency. Additionally, four-time international throwball gold medalist Amardeep Kumar sells vegetables in Ranchi, drawing support assurances from Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, while Harpreet Kaur provides shelter to hundreds of birds in Punjab.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has announced the appointment of retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra as its first Chief Executive Officer, alongside inducting new trustees Mahesh Bhagchandka, Madan Mohan Pandey, and Dr. Nirmala Yadav, with Swami Govind Dev Giri named General Secretary. Meanwhile, the Bombay High Court ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of Disha Salian, citing procedural lapses and unverified postmortem findings in the initial police investigation. In Nepal, search and rescue operations continue following floods that caused over 1,100 casualties in Nuwakot and Rasuwa, with India deploying tunnel rescue specialists, aircraft, and 5.5 tonnes of medical aid, while actor Sonu Sood pledged 15 crore rupees for relief infrastructure. Additionally, Ecosystem Private Limited founders Pratiraj Kumar and Sumit Pawar installed the 'Pawan 3' outdoor air purification device in Delhi's Kirti Nagar under the 'Pollution Ka Solution' initiative to combat PM2.5 and PM10 levels.
The Bombay High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of Disha Salian, citing suspicious circumstances and gaps in the earlier police investigation. The court noted several lapses, including a delayed spot panchnama, unexplained police presence at the flat, absent blood-stained earth, and inconsistencies regarding injuries such as the lack of jaw or nasal fractures following a fall from height. The High Court directed the appointment of a senior CBI official, stating that no individual will be treated as an accused until reasonable evidence of an offence is established. The court ruling has drawn reactions from political parties and Disha Salian's family, with her father Satish Salian welcoming the CBI inquiry. Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ram Kadam supported the order, questioning previous government actions, while Nationalist Congress Party Sharadchandra Pawar leader Supriya Sule stated she believed the matter was already concluded. The CBI will proceed with recording statements as part of the fresh probe into the case.
The Bombay High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct an inquiry into the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian, noting several suspicious circumstances and discrepancies in the earlier police probe. The High Court observed that the police investigation, which spanned roughly six years across two stages, raised more questions than answers. The bench highlighted significant lapses, including a delayed spot panchnama, unexplained early morning police presence shown in CCTV footage, and contradictory injury reports after an alleged fall from the twelfth floor. The court noted that witnesses claimed there was heavy bleeding, yet no bloodstained earth was recovered and the body showed no major facial fractures apart from an injury to the chin. While ordering the CBI to register a case, the court clarified that no person should be treated as an accused without substantial evidence.
The Bombay High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to register an FIR in the Disha Salian death case following a petition moved by her father, Satish Salian. The petitioner's legal counsel pointed out discrepancies in CCTV footage, the recorded timing of the incident, and injuries found on Disha Salian's body. The court specified that no person should be treated as an accused unless reasonable grounds and substantive evidence emerge during the investigation. The matter, previously investigated and closed as suicide by the Malwani Police and examined by a Special Investigation Team, will now be investigated afresh by the CBI. Legal counsel representing Aditya Thackeray submitted that repeated allegations amounted to character assassination without substantive evidence. The central agency will record the petitioner's statement, re-examine technical evidence, and inspect the scene to establish whether offences are made out.
The Bombay High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to register a First Information Report and conduct a comprehensive probe into the death of celebrity manager Disha Salian. The High Court instructed the Joint Director of the CBI Mumbai region to appoint a senior, suitably experienced officer to record the statement of the petitioner, Satish Salian, and carry out the investigation. The court clarified that no individual will be treated as an accused unless reasonable evidence and material emerge during the investigation. The court noted that if no case is established, the agency can submit a summary closure report, which the petitioner retains the liberty to challenge. The order follows a petition filed by Disha Salian's father alleging foul play and irregularities in the initial probe conducted by the Mumbai Police. While the petitioner expressed satisfaction with the directive to lodge an FIR, the defence had argued that the plea was politically motivated. Political leaders also reacted to the court directive demanding a transparent investigation.
Five years after Sushant Singh Rajput’s tragic death, the CBI has ruled it a suicide, giving Rhea Chakraborty a clean chit.
From Sushant Singh Rajput to Zubeen — two small-town stars, loved beyond borders, lost to a system that feeds on tragedy.
Vilified, jailed, and written off Rhea Chakraborty endured a media trial like no other. But five years after Sushant Singh Rajput’s tragic death, the CBI has ruled it a suicide, clearing her name.
The CBI has filed a closure report in the Sushant Singh Rajput case. Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer, Satish Maneshinde, condemns the investigation that led to her arrest.
The CBI investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput's death, initially triggered by an FIR filed in Patna, has concluded. The probe covered various angles including abetment to suicide and misappropriation of funds.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed closure reports in Mumbai and Patna courts regarding the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. After a four-year investigation, the CBI concluded that Rajput committed suicide.
Disha Salian's father has approached the Bombay High Court seeking registration of an FIR against Aaditya Thackeray and others in connection with his daughter's death five years ago.
Adah Sharma discusses her role, industry trolling, star kids, and addresses claims that she rented the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's house only for publicity.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Mumbai Police started a probe into the alleged suicide of Disha Salian, former manager of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. On Friday, the team went to an apartment in Malad from where Salian allegedly fell to her death. Disha was found dead on June 8, 2020, days before Sushant (34) was found hanging in his flat in suburban Bandra in Mumbai. Additional Commissioner of Police (North) Rajiv Jain is heading the SIT. Senior inspector of Malvani police station Chimaji Adhav and his team are conducting the probe, which is being supervised by Deputy Commissioner of Police Ajaykumar Bansal, an official told PTI news agency. People related to the case were interrogated and Disha Salian's parents will also be questioned by the SIT.
