Filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor commemorated the 5th death anniversary of Sushant Singh Rajput by sharing a heartfelt message and a rare behind-the-scenes photo from 'Kedarnath'. Kapoor directed Sushant in 'Kai Po Che!' and 'Kedarnath', marking a special bond between them. Sushant tragically passed away on June 14, 2020, with investigations confirming suicide.

It has been five years since the untimely demise of Sushant Singh Rajput, a loss that deeply impacted the film industry and his fans. As the 5th death anniversary of the late star approaches, social media is filled with poignant tributes and sincere messages in his memory. Among those paying homage is filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor, who collaborated with Sushant on 'Kai Po Che!' and 'Kedarnath'. Abhishek shared an emotional tribute on his social media, expressing that Sushant remains close to his heart. He described himself as Sushant's greatest fan and promised to preserve his legacy forever.

Emotional Tribute on Social Media

On the occasion of Sushant's 5th death anniversary, Abhishek Kapoor took to social media to reminisce about the time he received the heartbreaking news of Sushant's passing. Sharing his sentiments, he wrote, "5 yrs today whn I got the msg of u passing away. I was shocked by the news, then immediately flooded by memories of u, & the crazy times we went through. Not a day goes by when I don’t think of u. Will always be ur biggest fan, brother. #wewillnotforget #SushantSinghRajput." Along with his heartfelt message, Abhishek posted a rare behind-the-scenes photo from the 'Kedarnath' shoot, capturing a candid moment of Sushant carrying a basket on his back.

Collaboration Between Abhishek Kapoor and Sushant Singh Rajput

Abhishek Kapoor and Sushant Singh Rajput collaborated on two significant films. Their journey began with 'Kai Po Che!' in 2013, which marked Sushant's debut in Bollywood. He portrayed the character Ishaan in the film, alongside Rajkummar Rao and Amit Sadh. This movie played a pivotal role in establishing Sushant's presence in the industry. Later, in 2018, Abhishek and Sushant worked together again on 'Kedarnath'. In this film, Sushant essayed the role of Mansoor, a humble porter who finds love amidst a natural calamity. Sara Ali Khan starred opposite Sushant in the movie.

Remembering Sushant Singh Rajput

Sushant Singh Rajput was discovered dead in his Mumbai residence on June 14, 2020. The postmortem report confirmed that the cause of death was asphyxia due to hanging, ruling it as a suicide with no signs of struggle or external injuries. His demise sent shockwaves across the nation and triggered multiple investigations. Initially, the Mumbai Police probed the case, which was later taken over by the Central Bureau of Investigation. Following an extensive investigation, the CBI concluded that there was no foul play or criminal conspiracy involved in his tragic death.