Still Hard to Believe
Nearly six years after Sushant Singh Rajput’s tragic passing, his Chhichhore co-star Shishir Sharma says the reality still hasn’t sunk in. In a recent podcast interview with Siddharth Kannan, the veteran actor revisited his memories of working with Sushant and opened up about how shocking the news was when it first reached him in 2020.
Shishir revealed that even today, the thought of losing someone so focused and energetic feels impossible to process for those who knew him personally. He described Sushant as a bahut hi suljha hua aadmi — a very sorted person — who always appeared composed, grounded, and clear in his thoughts.
An Emotional Reaction
When Shishir first learned about Sushant’s death, he was completely shaken. He struggled to hold back tears and found it difficult to understand how such a tragedy could happen to someone so talented and driven. Sharing his raw reaction at the time, he said, “Kuch to karan hoga, aisa koi khudkhushi thodi kar leta hai… Ab kisse baat karein?”
He added, “I just left it and said it’s rather sad, rather unfortunate, that something like this happens to a man who has taken the acting profession seriously.” The incident left him disturbed for a long time as he kept thinking about Sushant’s journey and sudden loss. Sushant was found dead at his Bandra residence on June 14, 2020; the postmortem report stated asphyxia as the cause, and investigations concluded it as suicide.
A Film That Still Resonates
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Chhichhore became one of Sushant Singh Rajput’s most beloved films. The movie, which also starred Shraddha Kapoor, Varun Sharma, Tahir Raj Bhasin, and others, was a commercial success earning over Rs 215 crore worldwide. It is still remembered for its emotional storytelling, music, and strong message about failure, friendship, and resilience.
Shishir Sharma’s heartfelt words serve as a reminder of the void Sushant left behind — not just in Bollywood, but in the hearts of those who worked closely with him. As the CBI filed a closure report in the case in 2025, the conversation around Sushant’s life and legacy continues, with fans and colleagues alike holding onto the memories of his brilliance.