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| place = [[Bandra]], Mumbai, India
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On 14 June 2020, Indian actor [[Sushant Singh Rajput]] was found dead hanging from the ceiling fan at his home in [[Bandra]], Mumbai, with the cause ruled as [[suicide]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Arora |first=Priya |date=14 June 2020 |title=Sushant Singh Rajput, Bollywood Star, Dies at 34 |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/14/world/asia/sushant-singh-rajput-death.html |url-status=live |access-date=29 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629163128/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/14/world/asia/sushant-singh-rajput-death.html/ |archive-date=29 June 2020 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> The official postmortem reports concluded that he died of [[asphyxia]] due to hanging.<ref name="WeekFinalAutopsy24June">{{Cite web |date=24 June 2020 |title=Sushant Singh Rajput's final autopsy report confirms suicide; rules out foul play |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2020/06/24/sushant-singh-rajputs-final-autopsy-report-confirms-suicide-rules-out-foul-play.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811000748/https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2020/06/24/sushant-singh-rajputs-final-autopsy-report-confirms-suicide-rules-out-foul-play.html |archive-date=11 August 2020 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=The Week}}</ref> The [[Mumbai Police]] launched an investigation into the death, which was surrounded by rumours and speculation.<ref name="Detailed timeline">{{Cite web |last=Roy, Srijoni |date=2 July 2020 |title=A Detailed Timeline of the Police Investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput's Suicide |url=https://www.idiva.com/news-opinion/news/timeline-of-sushant-singh-rajputs-suicide-case/18010964 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200817102726/https://www.idiva.com/news-opinion/news/timeline-of-sushant-singh-rajputs-suicide-case/18010964 |archive-date=17 August 2020 |access-date=26 August 2020 |website=[[Times Internet|iDiva]] |quote=Mumbai Police started an investigation into a death surrounded by multitude of rumours and speculation.}}</ref>
== Timeline ==
A week prior to his suicide, Rajput had [[googled]] three subjects multiple times: Disha Salian, his former manager who had died about a week before him; news reports containing his own name; and information about a mental illness.<ref name="IEGoogleSearch3Aug">{{Cite web |last=Thaver |first=Mohamed |date=3 August 2020 |title=Before suicide, Sushant Singh Rajput's Google search: his name, manager, illness |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/before-suicide-sushant-singh-rajputs-google-search-his-name-manager-illness-6536412/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804013905/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/before-suicide-sushant-singh-rajputs-google-search-his-name-manager-illness-6536412/ |archive-date=4 August 2020 |access-date=3 August 2020 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref>
On 13 June 2020, the night before his death, Rajput retired to his bedroom after dinner. At around 2{{nbsp}}a.m. on Sunday, 14 June he made two phone calls, one to Bollywood actress [[Rhea Chakraborty]] and another to television actor [[Mahesh Shetty]]. Neither call was answered. Rajput then woke up early that morning.<ref name="DNADidNotParty31July">{{Cite web |date=31 July 2020 |title=Exclusive: Sushant Singh Rajput did not party at home or go outside on June 13, househelp tells Bihar Police |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-exclusive-sushant-singh-rajput-did-not-party-at-home-or-go-outside-on-june-13-househelp-tells-bihar-police-2835054 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801221727/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-exclusive-sushant-singh-rajput-did-not-party-at-home-or-go-outside-on-june-13-househelp-tells-bihar-police-2835054 |archive-date=1 August 2020 |access-date=1 August 2020 |website=DNA India}}</ref> Some time after, he googled information about "[[schizophrenia]]", "[[bipolar disorder]]" and "painless death".<ref name="ITGoogled3Aug">{{Cite web |last=Chawla |first=Medha |date=3 August 2020 |title=What Sushant Singh Rajput Googled before his death: Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, painless death |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/what-sushant-singh-rajput-googled-before-his-death-schizophrenia-bipolar-disorder-painless-death-1707271-2020-08-03 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822015124/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/what-sushant-singh-rajput-googled-before-his-death-schizophrenia-bipolar-disorder-painless-death-1707271-2020-08-03 |archive-date=22 August 2020 |access-date=3 August 2020 |website=India Today}}</ref>
Two of Rajput's friends were living with him. In the morning of 14 June, he spoke to his sister over the telephone at around 9{{nbsp}}a.m. and an hour later he had a glass of juice and his tablets. At around 11:30{{nbsp}}a.m., his cook knocked several times on the door of his room, to confirm the menu for the day. He and Rajput's friends received no response. They then called a key-maker to open the door, following which they called Rajput's sister and the police. He was found hanging from the ceiling fan. No [[suicide note]] was recovered from the spot.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 June 2020 |title=Post-mortem report confirms Sushant Singh Rajput died due to asphyxia |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/sushant-singh-rajput-was-undergoing-treatment-for-depression-mumbai-police/articleshow/76382566.cms |url-status=live |access-date=30 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200711015345/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/sushant-singh-rajput-was-undergoing-treatment-for-depression-mumbai-police/articleshow/76382566.cms |archive-date=11 July 2020}}</ref>
''[[The Indian Express]]'' reported that the Mumbai Police said the actor had shown symptoms of clinical depression and was consulting a psychiatrist.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 June 2020 |title=Sushant Singh Rajput showed signs of clinical depression, sought counselling: Police |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/sushant-singh-rajput-showed-signs-of-clinical-depression-sought-counselling-police-6460482/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630150848/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/sushant-singh-rajput-showed-signs-of-clinical-depression-sought-counselling-police-6460482/ |archive-date=30 June 2020 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> [[Times Now]] reported that medical papers and anti-depressant pills were found in his house.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sushant Singh Rajput's death: Anti-depression medicines found from actor’s house; family demands CBI probe |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/sushant-singh-rajput-s-death-anti-depression-medicines-found-from-actor-s-house-mumbai-police-investigating/606377 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614223222/https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/sushant-singh-rajput-s-death-anti-depression-medicines-found-from-actor-s-house-mumbai-police-investigating/606377 |archive-date=14 June 2020 |access-date=30 July 2020 |publisher=Times Now}}</ref>
== Investigation ==
The Mumbai Police commenced an investigation, stating that the death was being treated as a suicide.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sushant Singh Rajput death case: Police record statements of 3 psychiatrists, psychotherapist as part of probe |work=The Economic Times |agency=Press Trust of India |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/sushant-singh-rajput-death-police-record-statements-of-3-psychiatrists-psychotherapist-as-part-of-probe/articleshow/77078803.cms |url-status=live |access-date=30 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805200547/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/sushant-singh-rajput-death-police-record-statements-of-3-psychiatrists-psychotherapist-as-part-of-probe/articleshow/77078803.cms |archive-date=5 August 2020}}</ref> A team of three doctors conducted an autopsy and submitted their provisional postmortem report at Bandra Police Station. "The provisional [[cause of death]]," said the Mumbai deputy commissioner of police on 22 June, "is [[asphyxia]] due to hanging."<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 June 2020 |title=Sushant Singh Rajput's postmortem report submitted, actor's family arrives in Mumbai |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sushant-singh-rajput-s-postmortem-report-submitted-actor-s-family-arrives-in-mumbai/story-gXhKyjEkqnopNCyzZaUcDK.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717044128/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/sushant-singh-rajput-s-postmortem-report-submitted-actor-s-family-arrives-in-mumbai/story-gXhKyjEkqnopNCyzZaUcDK.html |archive-date=17 July 2020 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> The final postmortem report, received on 25 June, confirmed the cause of the death as asphyxia due to hanging and said it was a "clear case of suicide."<ref name="Web of theories">{{Cite web |last=Kukreja |first=Monika Rawal |last2=Suri |first2=Rishabh |date=3 August 2020 |title=Sushant's death embroiled in a web of theories |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sushant-s-death-embroiled-in-a-web-of-theories/story-TEWZDqHtQRJXoN22jE5cqJ.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804072138/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/sushant-s-death-embroiled-in-a-web-of-theories/story-TEWZDqHtQRJXoN22jE5cqJ.html |archive-date=4 August 2020 |access-date=9 August 2020 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> The autopsy doctors placed time of death at 10 to 12 hours before postmortem examination on 14&nbsp;June at 11:30&nbsp;p.m.—meaning between 11:30&nbsp;a.m. and 1:30&nbsp;p.m. (Indian Standard Time).<ref name="Time of death">{{Cite web |last=Singh, Divyesh |date=23 August 2020 |title=Sushant Singh Rajput died 10 -12 hours before postmortem: Doctors to Mumbai Police |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sushant-singh-rajput-died-10-12-hours-before-postmortem-doctors-to-mumbai-police-1714120-2020-08-23 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200823053807/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sushant-singh-rajput-died-10-12-hours-before-postmortem-doctors-to-mumbai-police-1714120-2020-08-23 |archive-date=23 August 2020 |access-date=23 August 2020 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> The report added that no [[crime|foul play]] was found.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ozarkar |first=Vallabh |date=28 July 2020 |title=Forensic Science Laboratory rules out foul play in Sushant Singh Rajput's death |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other/fsl-rules-out-foul-play-in-sushants-death/articleshow/77210570.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200731042943/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/other/fsl-rules-out-foul-play-in-sushants-death/articleshow/77210570.cms |archive-date=31 July 2020 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref> On 27 July, Mumbai Police received the [[Organ (anatomy)|viscera]] report, which likewise ruled out any foul play.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 July 2020 |title=Viscera report rules out foul play in Sushant death: Official |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/viscera-report-rules-out-foul-play-in-sushant-death-official-866396.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905172941/https://www.deccanherald.com/national/west/viscera-report-rules-out-foul-play-in-sushant-death-official-866396.html |archive-date=5 September 2020 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=Deccan Herald}}</ref>
The police revealed that Rajput was upset with being linked to the death of Disha Salian, his previous manager.<ref name="IEGoogleSearch3Aug" /> Salian had died five days before him, and a case of [[accidental death]] was registered.<ref name="ITGoogled3Aug" /> She died after falling from the fourteenth floor of her building.<ref name="NDTVGoogled3Aug">{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Saurabh |date=3 August 2020 |editor-last=Ghosh |editor-first=Deepshikha |title=Sushant Singh Rajput Had Googled His Name Hours Before Death: Mumbai Cops |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sushant-singh-rajput-had-bipolar-disorder-was-on-medication-mumbai-cops-2273324 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803152614/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sushant-singh-rajput-had-bipolar-disorder-was-on-medication-mumbai-cops-2273324 |archive-date=3 August 2020 |access-date=3 August 2020 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref> On 3&nbsp;August, [[Police Commissioner of Mumbai]] [[Param Bir Singh]] said investigators had found no link between the deaths of Rajput and Salian.<ref name="No connection to Disha Salian">{{Cite web |last=Ozarkar, Vallabh |date=4 August 2020 |title=No connection between Sushant Singh Rajput and Disha Salian |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/rhea-chakraborty-is-not-missing-says-her-lawyer/articleshow/77330728.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905172939/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/rhea-chakraborty-is-not-missing-says-her-lawyer/articleshow/77330728.cms |archive-date=5 September 2020 |access-date=4 August 2020 |website=[[Mumbai Mirror]]}}</ref>
Interrogation of three psychiatrists and one psychotherapist confirmed that Rajput had consulted them and was on medication prescribed by them.<ref name="IEGoogleSearch3Aug" />
The police also revealed that Rajput had initially tried to hang himself with the belt of a bathrobe, but it could not sustain his weight. Following this, he used a green [[kurta]]. His clothes were strewn over the floor of his bedroom; the police concluded that they had fallen out when he had pulled the kurta from his cupboard. Due to a discrepancy between his height and the distance between his bed and the ceiling fan, the police concluded that he had hanged himself in an inclined position. No sign of struggle was found.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Faizal |date=27 June 2020 |title=Sushant Singh Rajput case: Did the actor try to hang self with bathrobe belt first? |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/sushant-singh-rajput-case-did-the-actor-try-to-hang-self-with-bathrobe-belt-first/22861234 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200723060840/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/sushant-singh-rajput-case-did-the-actor-try-to-hang-self-with-bathrobe-belt-first/22861234 |archive-date=23 July 2020 |access-date=2 August 2020 |website=[[Mid Day]]}}</ref>
On 25 July,<ref name="Date of FIR">{{Cite web |date=31 July 2020 |title=Sushant Singh Rajput case: ED books late actor's friend Rhea Chakraborty, she says 'truth shall prevail' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sushant-singh-rajput-case-enforcement-directorate-books-rhea-chakraborty-6532733/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801140003/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sushant-singh-rajput-case-enforcement-directorate-books-rhea-chakraborty-6532733/ |archive-date=1 August 2020 |access-date=31 July 2020 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |quote=In the FIR, registered at Patna's Rajiv Nagar police station on July 25…}}</ref> Rajput's father, K. K. Singh, filed an [[First information report|FIR]] at [[Patna]], where he lives, against Rhea Chakraborty and six others, including her family members, for [[Aiding and abetting|abetment]] of suicide. He also accused them of wrongful restraint, wrongful confinement, theft, criminal breach of trust, and cheating.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 July 2020 |title=From theft to cheating: Sushant Singh Rajput’s father charges against Rhea Chakraborty |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/from-theft-cheating-to-breach-of-trust-sushant-singh-rajput-s-father-charges-against-rhea-chakraborty/story-DkKuZSXUmBsxhBip9piO3N.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729060727/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/from-theft-cheating-to-breach-of-trust-sushant-singh-rajput-s-father-charges-against-rhea-chakraborty/story-DkKuZSXUmBsxhBip9piO3N.html |archive-date=29 July 2020 |access-date=29 July 2020 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> He alleged in his complaint that Chakraborty cheated Rajput financially and mentally harassed him.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sushant Singh Rajput's Father Files Case Against Actor Rhea Chakraborty |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sushant-singh-rajputs-father-files-case-against-actor-rhea-chakraborty-2270298 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729165813/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sushant-singh-rajputs-father-files-case-against-actor-rhea-chakraborty-2270298 |archive-date=29 July 2020 |access-date=29 July 2020 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref> On 28 July, [[India Today (TV channel)|India Today]] reported that Chakraborty had been [[arrest|booked]] in the case.<ref name="Driven to suicide">{{Cite web |date=28 July 2020 |title=Was Sushant Singh Rajput driven to suicide? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/programme/news-today/video/was-sushant-singh-rajput-driven-to-suicide-1705431-2020-07-28 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200728215334/https://www.indiatoday.in/programme/news-today/video/was-sushant-singh-rajput-driven-to-suicide-1705431-2020-07-28 |archive-date=28 July 2020 |access-date=28 July 2020 |website=[[India Today (TV channel)|India Today]]}}</ref> In a petition filed at the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]], Chakraborty claimed she had no role in the actor's death and was falsely implicated by Rajput's father.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 July 2020 |title=Rhea Chakraborty alleges Sushant Singh Rajput's father KK Singh falsely implicating her in actor's death case |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-rhea-chakraborty-alleges-sushant-singh-rajput-s-father-kk-singh-falsely-implicating-her-in-actor-s-death-case-2835023 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801101845/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-rhea-chakraborty-alleges-sushant-singh-rajput-s-father-kk-singh-falsely-implicating-her-in-actor-s-death-case-2835023 |archive-date=1 August 2020 |access-date=31 July 2020 |website=DNA India}}</ref> She also sought transfer of the probe in the FIR to Mumbai, saying that there cannot be an impartial investigation in Bihar.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 July 2020 |title=Rhea Chakraborty says she was in live-in with Sushant Singh Rajput for a year, his father used ‘influence’ to rope her in case |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/rhea-chakraborty-tells-sc-she-was-in-live-in-with-sushant-singh-rajput-for-a-year-his-father-used-influence-to-file-fir-against-her/story-LsI3VTPaIpKN7PpO4PZgQM.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200731040017/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/rhea-chakraborty-tells-sc-she-was-in-live-in-with-sushant-singh-rajput-for-a-year-his-father-used-influence-to-file-fir-against-her/story-LsI3VTPaIpKN7PpO4PZgQM.html |archive-date=31 July 2020 |access-date=31 July 2020 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> The [[Enforcement Directorate]] (ED), which investigates financial crimes, also registered a money laundering case over transactions worth of Rs 150&nbsp;million based on the complaint registered by Rajput's father.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Actor Rhea Chakraborty Summoned in Sushant Rajput Money Laundering Case |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sushant-singh-rajput-case-actor-rhea-chakraborty-asked-to-appear-before-enforcement-directorate-by-friday-2274795 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805203526/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sushant-singh-rajput-case-actor-rhea-chakraborty-asked-to-appear-before-enforcement-directorate-by-friday-2274795 |archive-date=5 August 2020 |access-date=6 August 2020 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
Multiple reports stated that Sushant had hosted a party at his house on 13 June, the night before his death. This was denied by Mumbai Police and his house help, who was interrogated by [[Bihar Police]]. Mumbai Police initially reported that the [[CCTV]] in Rajput's house was not working,<ref name="DNADidNotParty31July" /> but on 3&nbsp;August said they had assessed CCTV footage that ruled out any party at Rajput's Bandra apartment on 13 June.<ref name="No connection to Disha Salian" />
On 3&nbsp;August, Mumbai's police commissioner said there was no misappropriation of funds from Rajput's bank accounts and no money had been transferred to Rhea Chakraborty's accounts.<ref name="No connection to Disha Salian" /> On 4 August, Mumbai Police appointed [[Grant Thornton International|Grant Thornton]] as the financial forensic auditor in the case.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sushant Singh case: Grant Thornton named as forensic auditor |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/sushant-singh-case-grant-thornton-named-as-forensic-auditor/1908784 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905172938/https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/sushant-singh-case-grant-thornton-named-as-forensic-auditor/1908784 |archive-date=5 September 2020 |access-date=6 August 2020 |website=outlookindia.com}}</ref>
On 6&nbsp;August, the [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] (CBI), the Indian national government's top investigating agency, re-registered the Patna Police FIR accusing Chakraborty and others of wrongdoing, thus taking over the case.<ref name="CBI files FIR">{{Cite web |date=6 August 2020 |editor-last=Sahay, Abhinav |title=CBI files FIR over Sushant Singh's death, names Rhea Chakraborty as accused |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cbi-team-probing-vijay-mallya-case-to-take-over-sushant-rajput-case-fir-soon/story-67nE9Hy6uYJXaZhLo2a1ON.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806163425/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cbi-team-probing-vijay-mallya-case-to-take-over-sushant-rajput-case-fir-soon/story-67nE9Hy6uYJXaZhLo2a1ON.html |archive-date=6 August 2020 |access-date=6 August 2020 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>
On 19 August, the Supreme Court allowed the CBI to take control of the investigation<ref name="Supreme Court allows CBI to take control">{{Cite web |date=19 August 2020 |title=Sushant Singh Rajput family vs Rhea Chakraborty case verdict: SC allows CBI to take control of investigation |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sushant-singh-rajput-family-vs-rhea-chakraborty-case-verdict-sc-allows-cbi-to-take-control-of-investigation-1712765-2020-08-19 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200819054319/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sushant-singh-rajput-family-vs-rhea-chakraborty-case-verdict-sc-allows-cbi-to-take-control-of-investigation-1712765-2020-08-19 |archive-date=19 August 2020 |access-date=19 August 2020 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> and ordered the CBI to look into any future cases registered in relation to Rajput's death.<ref name="CBI probe lawful">{{Cite web |last=Mahajan, Shruti |date=19 August 2020 |title=Sushant Singh Rajput: CBI probe into FIR against Rhea Chakraborty lawful; Mumbai Police to hand over all evidence, Supreme Court |url=https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/sushant-singh-rajput-cbi-probe-rhea-chakraborty-lawful-mumbai-police-hand-over-evidence-supreme-court |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905172939/https://www.barandbench.com/news/litigation/sushant-singh-rajput-cbi-probe-rhea-chakraborty-lawful-mumbai-police-hand-over-evidence-supreme-court |archive-date=5 September 2020 |access-date=19 August 2020 |publisher=Bar and Bench}}</ref> On 21 August, Sudhir Gupta, head of the Department of Forensic Medicine at [[All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi]] (AIIMS) and leader of a forensic medical team tasked by CBI for assistance, told the [[Press Trust of India]], "We will look into the possibility of murder. However, all probable angles will be thoroughly examined."<ref name="AIIMS forms team">{{Cite web |last=Das, Ananya (editor) |date=22 August 2020 |title=AIIMS forms 5-member medical board to look into Sushant Singh Rajput's autopsy report |url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/aiims-forms-5-member-medical-board-to-look-into-sushant-singh-rajputs-autopsy-report-2304428.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200823065512/https://zeenews.india.com/people/aiims-forms-5-member-medical-board-to-look-into-sushant-singh-rajputs-autopsy-report-2304428.html |archive-date=23 August 2020 |access-date=22 August 2020 |publisher=[[Zee News]]}}</ref> Gupta told [[Asian News International]], "We will also examine other trace evidence preserved at the time of autopsy to differentiate between hanging and murder allegations."<ref name="AIIMS team to analyze">{{Cite web |last=Sharma, Priyanka |date=21 August 2020 |title=AIIMS forensic team to analyze Sushant Singh Rajput case reports, give medico-legal opinion |url=https://aninews.in/news/national/general-news/aiims-forensic-team-to-analyze-sushant-singh-rajput-case-reports-give-medico-legal-opinion20200821192934/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200822035731/https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/aiims-forensic-team-to-analyze-sushant-singh-rajput-case-reports-give-medico-legal-opinion20200821192934/ |archive-date=22 August 2020 |access-date=21 August 2020 |publisher=[[Asian News International]]}}</ref>
On 26 August, the [[Narcotics Control Bureau]] (NCB), India's national drug law enforcement agency, registered an FIR against Rhea, her brother Showik, and three others. The ED had requested the NCB to join the investigation after its financial probe found that drugs were supplied to Rhea and Sushant. Specifically, the FIR invoked sections of India's [[Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985|Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act]] (NDPS Act) dealing with [[Cannabis (drug)|cannabis]]. Chakraborty's lawyer said, "Rhea has never consumed drugs in her lifetime ever. She's ready for a blood test any time."<ref name="Narcotics Bureau files FIR">{{Cite web |last=Pathak, Manish K |date=26 August 2020 |title=Narcotics bureau files FIR against Rhea, five others |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/narcotics-bureau-files-fir-against-rhea-five-others/story-zb57i3XFN57WupZIQpW3QL.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905172939/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/narcotics-bureau-files-fir-against-rhea-five-others/story-zb57i3XFN57WupZIQpW3QL.html |archive-date=5 September 2020 |access-date=26 August 2020 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> On 4 September, the NCB arrested Showik Chakraborty and Sushant Singh Rajput's house manager, charging them under provisions of the NDPS Act.<ref name="Showik arrested">{{cite web|url=https://www.elkeesmedia.com/news/sushant-singh-rajput-case-showik-samuel-to-remain-in-ncb-custody-till-sept-9-13902.html |title=Sushant Singh Rajput Case: Showik, Samuel to remain in NCB Custody till Sept 9 |publisher=ElkeesMedia.com |date=September 5, 2020 |accessdate=7 September 2020 |author=Pandey, Devanshe}}</ref>
== Public reactions ==
Rajput's death was generally perceived as being unexpected and shocking<ref>{{Cite web |title='Shocked, Tragic Loss': Bollywood Celebs, Cricketers, Ministers Mourn Sushant Singh Rajput's Death |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-shocked-tragic-loss-bollywood-celebs-cricketers-ministers-mourn-sushant-singh-rajputs-death/354735 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200707025412/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-shocked-tragic-loss-bollywood-celebs-cricketers-ministers-mourn-sushant-singh-rajputs-death/354735 |archive-date=7 July 2020 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=Outlook}}</ref> and sparked debates over mental health.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 June 2020 |title=Bollywood actor's death fuels mental health debate |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-53047596 |url-status=live |access-date=30 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722064800/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-53047596 |archive-date=22 July 2020}}</ref> Several prominent leaders and actors responded on social media.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 June 2020 |title=Bollywood in shock after Sushant Singh Rajput's sudden demise |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/bollywood-in-shock-after-sushant-singh-rajputs-sudden-demise/articleshow/76369015.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801174221/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/bollywood-in-shock-after-sushant-singh-rajputs-sudden-demise/articleshow/76369015.cms |archive-date=1 August 2020 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref> On Twitter, Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] called Rajput "a bright young actor gone too soon". Former Indian cricketer [[Sachin Tendulkar]] and [[India national cricket team|Indian cricket team]] captain [[Virat Kohli]] too expressed their shock on Twitter.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 June 2020 |title=Sushant Singh Rajput death {{!}} Reactions |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sushant-singh-rajput-death-reactions/article31826185.ece |url-status=live |access-date=29 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200630163734/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sushant-singh-rajput-death-reactions/article31826185.ece |archive-date=30 June 2020 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
A few hours after Rajput's death, [[Indian National Congress|Congress]] leader [[Sanjay Nirupam]] claimed that Rajput had signed seven films after his 2019 box office hit ''[[Chhichhore]]'' and had lost them all within a span of six months.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Karan Johar {{!}} Sushant Singh Rajput suicide case: Complaint against Salman, Karan Johar, Ekta in Bihar court over Sushant S Rajput’s death |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/complaint-against-salman-k-jo-ekta-in-bihar-court-over-sushant-s-rajputs-death/articleshow/76424080.cms |url-status=live |access-date=29 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200708025432/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/complaint-against-salman-k-jo-ekta-in-bihar-court-over-sushant-s-rajputs-death/articleshow/76424080.cms |archive-date=8 July 2020}}</ref>
On 15 June, Maharashtra Cyber Police tweeted that some pictures of Rajput being circulated online were "disturbing and in bad taste", warning people that posting such pictures on social media would invite legal action.<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 June 2020 |title=Delete: Cops' Warning For Social Media Users On Sushant Singh Rajput Pics |publisher=NDTV |editor-last=Bhasin |editor-first=Swati |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sushant-singh-rajput-maharashtra-police-on-sushant-rajput-pics-on-social-media-2246391 |url-status=live |access-date=31 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724114951/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sushant-singh-rajput-maharashtra-police-on-sushant-rajput-pics-on-social-media-2246391 |archive-date=24 July 2020}}</ref>
{{As of|2020|July|31}}, at least three fans had reportedly committed copycat suicide, including a 30-year-old television actor<ref name="Copycat deaths">{{Cite web |last=Ramakrishnan |first=P |date=31 July 2020 |title=Sushant Singh Rajput suicide: Bollywood actor's death reveals dark side of obsessive fans – copycat deaths, harassment, mob mentality |url=https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3095335/sushant-singh-rajput-suicide-bollywood-actors-death |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200731124840/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3095335/sushant-singh-rajput-suicide-bollywood-actors-death |archive-date=31 July 2020 |access-date=31 July 2020 |website=[[South China Morning Post]]}}</ref> and a 13-year-old girl using the same method as Rajput.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Upset about actor''s death, minor girl kills self in C''garh |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/upset-about-actors-death-minor-girl-kills-self-in-cgarh/1900954 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905172952/https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/upset-about-actors-death-minor-girl-kills-self-in-cgarh/1900954 |archive-date=5 September 2020 |access-date=4 August 2020 |website=Outlook}}</ref>
Following allegations that Rhea Chakraborty was responsible for his death, some [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]] songs, which abused and threatened her, became popular in his home state of Bihar.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Subhash K. |date=13 August 2020 |title=Sushant Singh Rajput Death: Bihar breaks out with songs bashing Rhea Chakraborty : Bollywood News – Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/sushant-singh-rajput-death-bihar-breaks-songs-bashing-rhea-chakraborty/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200820162155/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/sushant-singh-rajput-death-bihar-breaks-songs-bashing-rhea-chakraborty/ |archive-date=20 August 2020 |access-date=13 August 2020}}</ref>
Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti initiated a 'Global Prayers for SSR' campaign to urge all to collectively pray for the departed soul on 15 August 10:00&nbsp;am local time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 August 2020 |title=Global Prayers For SSR: Ankita Lokhande, Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti request people to share images |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-global-prayers-for-ssr-ankita-lokhande-sushant-singh-rajput-s-sister-shweta-singh-kirti-request-people-to-share-images-2837601 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905172958/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-global-prayers-for-ssr-ankita-lokhande-sushant-singh-rajput-s-sister-shweta-singh-kirti-request-people-to-share-images-2837601 |archive-date=5 September 2020 |access-date=18 August 2020 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> Along with family members and fans, many celebrities include Kriti Sanon, [[Ankita Lokhande]] and Ekta Kapoor also joined in this movement.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jyoti |first=Kanyal |last2=August 15 |last3=Ist |title=Kriti Sanon and Ankita Lokhande join Sushant Singh Rajput's family in Global Prayers for SSR |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/kriti-sanon-and-ankita-lokhande-join-sushant-singh-rajput-s-family-in-global-prayers-for-ssr-1711530-2020-08-15 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200816020415/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/kriti-sanon-and-ankita-lokhande-join-sushant-singh-rajput-s-family-in-global-prayers-for-ssr-1711530-2020-08-15 |archive-date=16 August 2020 |access-date=18 August 2020 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Taneja |first=Parina |date=15 August 2020 |title=Kriti Sanon, Ankita Lokhande & others join Sushant Singh Rajput's family for global prayer meet |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/kriti-sanon-ankita-lokhande-others-join-sushant-singh-rajput-s-family-for-global-prayer-meet-642268 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828011735/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/kriti-sanon-ankita-lokhande-others-join-sushant-singh-rajput-s-family-for-global-prayer-meet-642268 |archive-date=28 August 2020 |access-date=18 August 2020 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}</ref>
=== Request for CBI probe ===
On 16 July 2020, ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' reported that in the wake of Rajput's suicide, "a massive online campaign fuelled by conspiracy theories has been demanding a CBI investigation into the matter." Actress Rhea Chakraborty, who "identified herself as Sushant's girlfriend," wrote the ''Hindustan Times'', asked for the aid of [[Amit Shah]], India's [[Minister of Home Affairs (India)|Minister of Home Affairs]], in launching a CBI probe.<ref name="Requests CBI investigation">{{Cite web |date=16 July 2020 |title=Rhea Chakraborty requests Amit Shah for CBI investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput's death |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/rhea-chakraborty-aks-for-cbi-investigation-into-sushant-singh-rajput-s-death-i-request-you-with-folded-hands/story-3nucScoHVAhKGBxLhVTAIM.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716171332/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/rhea-chakraborty-aks-for-cbi-investigation-into-sushant-singh-rajput-s-death-i-request-you-with-folded-hands/story-3nucScoHVAhKGBxLhVTAIM.html |archive-date=16 July 2020 |access-date=16 July 2020 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> Rajput's maternal uncle, alleging that his nephew was murdered, had demanded a CBI probe on the day of the actor's death.<ref>{{Cite web |title=We don't think he committed suicide, police must investigate, says Sushant Singh Rajput's maternal uncle |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/we-dont-think-he-committed-suicide-police-must-investigate-says-sushant-singh-rajputs-maternal-uncle20200615093708/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905172959/https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/we-dont-think-he-committed-suicide-police-must-investigate-says-sushant-singh-rajputs-maternal-uncle20200615093708/ |archive-date=5 September 2020 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=ANI News}}</ref> Former union minister [[Subramanian Swamy]] wrote a letter to PM Modi requesting a CBI probe, which was acknowledged by the PM's office on 25 July.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 July 2020 |title=PM Modi acknowledges Subramanian Swamy's letter demanding CBI investigation in Sushant Singh Rajput death case |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-pm-modi-acknowledges-subramanian-swamy-s-letter-demanding-cbi-investigation-in-sushant-singh-rajput-death-case-2834062 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727084613/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-pm-modi-acknowledges-subramanian-swamy-s-letter-demanding-cbi-investigation-in-sushant-singh-rajput-death-case-2834062 |archive-date=27 July 2020 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=DNA India}}</ref>
Bollywood actor [[Shekhar Suman]] created a forum called #justiceforSushantforum demanding a CBI probe into the death.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 June 2020 |title=Shekhar Suman creates #justiceforSushantforum demanding CBI probe into actor''s death |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/shekhar-suman-creates-justiceforsushantforum-demanding-cbi-probe-into-actors-death/1876061 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905173005/https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/shekhar-suman-creates-justiceforsushantforum-demanding-cbi-probe-into-actors-death/1876061 |archive-date=5 September 2020 |access-date=29 July 2020 |website=Outlook}}</ref> He later backed out, stating that silence of Rajput's family had made him "uncomfortable". He further added it is their prerogative and we all should respect that.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 July 2020 |title=Shekhar Suman backs out of ‘Justice for Sushant Singh Rajput’ crusade, says family's silence is making him ‘uncomfortable’ |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/shekhar-suman-backs-out-of-justice-for-sushant-singh-rajput-crusade-says-family-s-silence-is-making-him-uncomfortable/story-Z1ejuv6tAKrMzqnQ9ugdvI.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716125156/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/shekhar-suman-backs-out-of-justice-for-sushant-singh-rajput-crusade-says-family-s-silence-is-making-him-uncomfortable/story-Z1ejuv6tAKrMzqnQ9ugdvI.html |archive-date=16 July 2020 |access-date=30 July 2020 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>
[[Government of Maharashtra|Maharashtra Home Minister]] [[Anil Deshmukh]], however, denied a CBI probe was required. "The Mumbai Police is competent enough to handle such cases," he said on 17 July.<ref name="CBI probe not needed">{{Cite web |last=Khan, Faizan |date=17 July 2020 |title=CBI Probe Not Needed in Sushant Singh Rajput Case: Anil Deshmukh |url=https://www.mid-day.com/articles/cbi-probe-not-needed-in-sushant-singh-rajput-case-anil-deshmukh/22894322 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717034942/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/cbi-probe-not-needed-in-sushant-singh-rajput-case-anil-deshmukh/22894322 |archive-date=17 July 2020 |access-date=17 July 2020 |website=[[Mid Day]] |quote=I don't think that a CBI probe is required. The Mumbai Police is competent enough to handle such cases and they are investigating every aspect of the case including professional rivalry. As of now, we do not see any foul play. Details of the investigation will be shared once it is completed.}}</ref> On 22 July, the [[Twitter]] [[hashtag]] #Candle4SSR [[Twitter trends|trended]] with two million tweets from Rajput's fans around the world, demanding a CBI investigation.<ref name="Candle4SSR">{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Shreya |date=3 August 2020 |title=Peaceful protest planned in Sushant Singh Rajput's memory on August 7 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/peaceful-protest-planned-in-sushant-singh-rajput-s-memory-on-august-7/story-mzepw2xYUw8rFxTaLPF4uM.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803212130/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/peaceful-protest-planned-in-sushant-singh-rajput-s-memory-on-august-7/story-mzepw2xYUw8rFxTaLPF4uM.html |archive-date=3 August 2020 |access-date=5 August 2020 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> On 29 July, Home Minister Deshmukh reiterated that the investigation would not be transferred to the CBI.<ref name="No transfer to CBI">{{Cite web |last=Dutta Roy |first=Divyanshu |date=29 July 2020 |title=Won't Transfer Sushant Singh Rajput Case To CBI, Says Maharashtra Home Minister |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sushant-singh-rajput-wont-transfer-case-to-cbi-says-maharashtra-minister-2270991 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200729180522/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sushant-singh-rajput-wont-transfer-case-to-cbi-says-maharashtra-minister-2270991 |archive-date=29 July 2020 |access-date=29 July 2020 |publisher=[[NDTV]]}}</ref>
On 5 August, however, [[Tushar Mehta]], [[Solicitor General of India]], told the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] that the executive branch of India's national government had accepted the recommendation by [[Government of Bihar|Bihar's state government]] for a CBI inquiry into Rajput's death.<ref name="CBI implications">{{Cite web |date=5 August 2020 |title=CBI inquiry into Sushant's death to have far-reaching implications |url=http://www.ptinews.com/news/11700263_CBI-inquiry-into-Sushant-s-death-to-have-far-reaching.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905173014/http://www.ptinews.com/news/11700263_CBI-inquiry-into-Sushant-s-death-to-have-far-reaching.html |archive-date=5 September 2020 |access-date=5 August 2020 |publisher=[[Press Trust of India]]}}</ref> On that basis, officials said, CBI had decided to start the probe.<ref name="CBI will probe">{{Cite web |date=5 August 2020 |title=CBI officials say agency will probe Sushant Singh Rajput death case |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-cbi-officials-say-agency-will-probe-sushant-singh-rajput-death-case/358058 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806095825/https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/india-news-cbi-officials-say-agency-will-probe-sushant-singh-rajput-death-case/358058 |archive-date=6 August 2020 |access-date=5 August 2020 |website=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|Outlook]] |agency=[[Press Trust of India]]}}</ref> On 8 August, the [[Government of Maharashtra|Maharashtra government]] told the Supreme Court that the CBI had shown "indecent haste" and should not have registered the case while proceedings were still pending before the court.<ref name=" CBI showing indecent haste">{{Cite web |date=8 August 2020 |title=Sushant Singh Rajput probe: In SC, Maharashtra govt accuses CBI of showing 'indecent haste' in filing case |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sushant-singh-rajput-case-cbi-investigation-maharashtra-supreme-court-6546302/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810125614/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/sushant-singh-rajput-case-cbi-investigation-maharashtra-supreme-court-6546302/ |archive-date=10 August 2020 |access-date=8 August 2020 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref>
On 27 August, [[Muralidhar Rao]], National General Secretary of India's ruling [[Bharatiya Janata Party]], said the [[National Investigation Agency]], the country's central agency to combat [[terrorism in India]], might have to get involved because the investigation was expanding, connecting different cases in a web of networks.<ref name="NIA might get involved">{{Cite web |date=27 August 2020 |title=NIA might get involved in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case: P Muralidhar Rao |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/nia-might-get-involved-in-sushant-singh-rajputs-death-case-p-muralidhar-rao20200827234222/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905173018/https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/nia-might-get-involved-in-sushant-singh-rajputs-death-case-p-muralidhar-rao20200827234222/ |archive-date=5 September 2020 |access-date=27 August 2020 |publisher=[[Asian News International]]}}</ref>
=== Groupism debate ===
Rajput's death sparked a debate in India about [[nepotism]] and bad practices in the [[Bollywood]] film industry. A case was registered against [[Karan Johar]], [[Sanjay Leela Bhansali]], [[Salman Khan]], [[Ekta Kapoor]] and four others in the [[Patna High Court]] by a lawyer, Sudhir Kumar Ojha, alleging that Sushant had been denied opportunities due to nepotism, leading to his suicide, but the case was later dismissed on 8 July.<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 June 2020 |title=Sushant Singh Rajput suicide: Case filed against Karan Johar, Salman Khan, Ekta Kapoor in Bihar |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sushant-singh-rajput-suicide-case-filed-against-karan-johar-salman-khan-ekta-kapoor-in-bihar-1689901-2020-06-17 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200618100756/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/sushant-singh-rajput-suicide-case-filed-against-karan-johar-salman-khan-ekta-kapoor-in-bihar-1689901-2020-06-17 |archive-date=18 June 2020 |access-date=29 July 2020 |website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=8 July 2020 |title=Sushant Singh Rajput suicide case: Bihar court dismisses plea against Karan Johar, Salman Khan |work=India Today |agency=Press Trust of India |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/celebrities/story/sushant-singh-rajput-suicide-case-bihar-court-dismisses-plea-against-karan-johar-salman-khan-1698432-2020-07-08 |url-status=live |access-date=2 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200820084506/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/celebrities/story/sushant-singh-rajput-suicide-case-bihar-court-dismisses-plea-against-karan-johar-salman-khan-1698432-2020-07-08 |archive-date=20 August 2020}}</ref> Johar and [[Alia Bhatt]] were then bullied on social media.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bose |first=Rakhi |date=17 June 2020 |title=Bullying Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt for Sushant Singh Rajput's Death Won't Fix Nepotism Battle |url=https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/bullying-karan-johar-alia-bhatt-for-sushant-singh-rajputs-death-doesnt-fix-nepotism-or-mental-health-battle-2673871.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803213324/https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/bullying-karan-johar-alia-bhatt-for-sushant-singh-rajputs-death-doesnt-fix-nepotism-or-mental-health-battle-2673871.html |archive-date=3 August 2020 |access-date=13 August 2020 |website=News18}}</ref>
Soon after, actress and filmmaker [[Kangana Ranaut]] and her team started a campaign against rampant nepotism in Bollywood. In an interview with [[Republic TV]] editor-in-chief [[Arnab Goswami]], she blamed the "movie mafia" for Rajput's death.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kurian |first=Joel |date=19 July 2020 |title=Full interview: Kangana Ranaut speaks to Arnab, talks about Sushant Singh Rajput case |url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/kangana-ranaut-speaks-to-arnab-exposes-movie-mafia-full-interview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905173020/https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/kangana-ranaut-speaks-to-arnab-exposes-movie-mafia-full-interview.html |archive-date=5 September 2020 |access-date=29 July 2020 |website=Republic World}}</ref> She claimed that production houses like [[Dharma Productions]] and [[Yash Raj Films]] had worked to ensure Rajput's failure and that film critic [[Rajeev Masand]] had defamed him publicly.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapoor |first=Chetna |date=19 July 2020 |title=Kangana Ranaut speaks to Arnab, asks 'Why was Mahesh Bhatt counselling Sushant Singh?' |url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/kangana-ranaut-arnab-asks-why-was-mahesh-bhatt-counselling-sushant |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200905173022/https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/kangana-ranaut-arnab-asks-why-was-mahesh-bhatt-counselling-sushant.html |archive-date=5 September 2020 |access-date=1 August 2020 |website=Republic World}}</ref>
Following this, [[Simi Garewal]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2020 |title=What Sushant endured! Distraught Simi Garewal applauds Kangana Ranaut |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/what-sushant-endured-distraught-simi-garewal-applauds-kangana-ranaut-1702189-2020-07-19 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200720055745/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/what-sushant-endured-distraught-simi-garewal-applauds-kangana-ranaut-1702189-2020-07-19 |archive-date=20 July 2020 |access-date=1 August 2020 |website=India Today}}</ref> and [[A. R. Rahman]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 July 2020 |title='People bashing Kangana need to see this': Netizens react to AR Rahman's comment about 'gang spreading rumours' |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-people-bashing-kangana-need-to-see-this-netizens-react-to-ar-rahman-s-comment-about-gang-spreading-rumours-2834050 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727164422/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-people-bashing-kangana-need-to-see-this-netizens-react-to-ar-rahman-s-comment-about-gang-spreading-rumours-2834050 |archive-date=27 July 2020 |access-date=1 August 2020 |website=DNA India}}</ref> spoke about [[groupism]] that they faced in Bollywood. An old video of [[Kader Khan]] describing the groupism he faced became popular on social media.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Nairita |date=21 July 2020 |title=Tuesday Trivia: What changed Amitabh Bachchan and Kader Khan's friendship? Just a title, Sir ji |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/tuesday-trivia-what-changed-amitabh-bachchan-and-kader-khan-s-friendship-just-a-title-sir-ji-1702887-2020-07-21 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200731100357/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/tuesday-trivia-what-changed-amitabh-bachchan-and-kader-khan-s-friendship-just-a-title-sir-ji-1702887-2020-07-21 |archive-date=31 July 2020 |access-date=1 August 2020 |website=India Today}}</ref>
Amid the debate over nepotism, [[vote brigading]] by fans of Rajput led to the trailer of ''[[Sadak 2]]'', released on 12 August 2020, to become the [[List of most-disliked YouTube videos|most disliked trailer]] on [[YouTube]] within 24 hours of its release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 August 2020 |title=Alia Bhatt's Sadak 2 the most disliked trailer on YouTube amid nepotism debate, fans demand justice for Sushant Singh Rajput |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/alia-bhatt-s-sadak-2-is-the-most-disliked-trailer-on-youtube-as-fans-demand-justice-for-sushant-singh-rajput/story-iEvKT1u4XhRDsM9RvtN8CJ.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813081256/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/alia-bhatt-s-sadak-2-is-the-most-disliked-trailer-on-youtube-as-fans-demand-justice-for-sushant-singh-rajput/story-iEvKT1u4XhRDsM9RvtN8CJ.html |archive-date=13 August 2020 |access-date=13 August 2020 |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref> Speculating that Rajput had despaired of being shut out of the film industry due to favoritism, his fans blamed Bollywood insiders, including [[Mahesh Bhatt]], director of ''Sadak&nbsp;2'', and his daughter [[Alia Bhatt]], one of the film's stars, who had spoken dismissively of Rajput in a talk show.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why The Internet Is Hitting 'Dislike' On Alia Bhatt's Sadak 2 Trailer |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/why-the-internet-is-hitting-dislike-on-alia-bhatts-sadak-2-trailer-2278443 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812140440/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/why-the-internet-is-hitting-dislike-on-alia-bhatts-sadak-2-trailer-2278443 |archive-date=12 August 2020 |access-date=12 August 2020 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
== Funeral ==
Rajput was [[Cremation|cremated]] by his father at Pawan Hans Crematorium, Vile Parle on 15 June.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sushant Singh Rajput to be cremated at Pawan Hans crematorium |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2020/06/15/sushant-singh-rajput-to-be-cremated-pawan-hans-crematorium.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200727040226/https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2020/06/15/sushant-singh-rajput-to-be-cremated-pawan-hans-crematorium.html |archive-date=27 July 2020 |access-date=29 July 2020 |website=The Week}}</ref> Actors [[Kriti Sanon]], [[Shraddha Kapoor]], [[Vivek Oberoi]], [[Ranvir Shorey]] amongst others were present at his funeral proceedings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sushant Singh Rajput's Funeral: Kriti Sanon, Shraddha Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi And Others Attend |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sushant-singh-rajputs-funeral-kriti-sanon-shraddha-kapoor-and-others-attend-2246652 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809031617/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/sushant-singh-rajputs-funeral-kriti-sanon-shraddha-kapoor-and-others-attend-2246652 |archive-date=9 August 2020 |access-date=29 July 2020 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>
== References ==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:2020 deaths]]
[[Category:Indian male actors who committed suicide]]
[[Category:Suicide in 2020]]
[[Category:Suicides by asphyxiation]]
[[Category:Suicides by hanging in India]]

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