Five years later, court to reinvestigate Sushant Singh Rajput’s death; Family holds onto hope

Maharashtra: The Bombay High Court is set to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on February 19, calling for a deeper probe into the deaths of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput and his former manager, Disha Salian. The PIL, filed by Rashid Khan Pathan, President of the Supreme Court and High Court Litigants Association of India, demands the arrest and questioning of Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aditya Thackeray regarding the two mysterious deaths.

Sushant Singh Rajput’s father seeks justice

On Saturday, Sushant’s father, KK Singh, expressed hope that the new Maharashtra government would help uncover the truth about his son's death. "I hope that whatever comes out of the court will be right. And hopefully, it will come out soon. We hoped for justice with the CBI, but it didn't do its job on time. Now that it has come to the court, there is hope that justice will be obtained. It is expected that the government is good. Whatever the current CM will do will be well and good. Yes, there is a lot of hope," he stated. Reflecting on the emotional toll of losing his only son, KK Singh reiterated his belief that Sushant did not die by suicide.

"It is natural to have an emotional moment after five years. There was only one boy. This happened to him. One can imagine what will happen to the father. We also listened to the media (on MLA Aditya Thackeray’s mention), but we don't know what the reality is. Now, it will be decided in the court about what the matter is. Those people will know. We can say that Sushant Singh would not have committed suicide," he added.

Sushant Singh Rajput’s death and investigation

Sushant Singh Rajput, 34, was found dead at his Bandra residence on June 14, 2020, sparking widespread controversy. His postmortem, conducted at Mumbai’s Cooper Hospital, cited asphyxia as the cause of death. Due to the public outcry and demands for justice, the case was transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). However, with no significant breakthrough in the investigation, the matter remains unresolved nearly five years later.

A rising star gone too soon

Sushant Singh Rajput’s journey from theatre to Bollywood was nothing short of inspiring. After dropping out of engineering college, he pursued acting and gained recognition in television serials before transitioning to the big screen. His Bollywood debut came with Kai Po Che, which established him as a promising actor. He became a household name after his career-defining role in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, where he portrayed the legendary cricketer. His last theatrical release, Chhichhore (2019), was a massive hit. Sushant’s final film, Dil Bechara, an adaptation of The Fault in Our Stars, was released posthumously on OTT, leaving fans heartbroken.