Today happens to the first birth anniversary of Sushant Singh Rajput, an actor we lost too soon. Here’s a recap of five of his memorable performances to remember him by.
Kai Po Che
SSR made the transition from TV to cinema with Kai Po Che, an adaptation of Chetan Bhagat novel The Three Mistakes of My Life. Even though there were three newbies and all of them had equal screen space, SSR was most noted by the audience for his infectious smile and charming spontaneity.
Detective Byomkesh Bakshy
Sushant slipped into the role of a detective in Byomkesh Bakshy which was appreciated by the audience for the cast’s stellar performances, the vintage setting, Dibakar Banerjee’s flawless direction amidst several things.
MS Dhoni: The Untold Story
No mention of Sushant can be done without bringing up to the fore - MS Dhoni: The Untold Story. Even if the naysayers can say the film rode on Dhoni’s popularity, there is no denying that one man made all the difference - Sushant Singh Rajput.
Chhichhore
In hindsight, the film is a bit of a painful watch - Sushant tells his on-screen son who had tried to die by suicide to win life at all odds.
Dil Bechara
Sushant Singh Rajput’s swan song. With crackling music by AR Rahman, the film is an emotional watch for many with the real and reel lines getting blurred.