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Sushant Singh Rajput died on June 14, 2020, and his body was discovered at his Mumbai residence.
SSR’s sister, Shweta Singh Kirti, dedicated an emotional post to the late actor. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
It has been five years since Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput died in 2020. This loss sent shockwaves through the film industry and left fans heartbroken. On Saturday, June 14, 2025, as the world marked his fifth death anniversary, social media was flooded with emotional tributes. The surge in remembrance was also reflected online, with Sushant Singh Rajput trending on Google as search volumes spiked to over 1,000 by 12:51 PM.
Sushant Singh Rajput’s Death Anniversary
On June 14, 2020, Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his Mumbai residence. His untimely passing at the age of 34 shocked the nation and sparked widespread public outrage, drawing intense attention to the darker undercurrents of the film industry.
Every year since the tragic event, the actor’s family members as well as his fans have been ritually observing his death anniversary. While Sushant’s sisters post heartfelt posts, remembering their younger brother, fans also get emotional as they pay tribute to the actor and his work.
One wrote, “No tribute will ever be enough. But every tweet, every memory, every tear—it all says one thing: We miss you, Sushant,” alongside a collage of the actor’s pictures.
No tribute will ever be enough.But every tweet, every memory, every tear — it all says one thing: We miss you, Sushant. Another fan added, “Who can forget Sushant’s iconic performance as MS Dhoni? His portrayal captured the cricketer’s spirit perfectly! It still feels unreal. Miss you every day.”
Resharing old pictures and videos of the actor from his TV days, a fan wrote, “5 Years And You’re Still Being Missed By Millions Of Us. Thank You For All The Wonderful Memories And Inspiring Me And Millions Of People We Miss You.”
5 Year’s And You’re Still Being Missed By Millions Of Us Thank You For All The Wonderful Memories And Inspiring Me And Millions Of People We Miss You @itsSSR ❤️
A large section of fans was seen voicing their demands for justice for the actor.
Sushant Singh Rajput’s Sister Pays Tribute
As tragic as it remains for his fans, it is even more so for Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister, Shweta Singh Kirti, who has been quite vocal about the investigations into her brother’s death case. In a long Instagram post on Saturday, Shweta shared an update on the matter, stating that the CBI has submitted a report to the court.
Urging his fans to remember the late actor, she added, “Always remember what our Sushant stood for… purity, an unquenchable zeal for life and learning, a heart full of love which believed in treating everyone equally and doing charity. His smile and his eyes had this child like innocence which could stir anyone’s heart with overflowing love. That’s what our Sushant stood for.”
In her post, Shweta also shared old pictures of Sushant from his childhood days and as an actor.
Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case Update
It is a known fact that Sushant Singh Rajput’s death triggered widespread investigations and intense speculations. While his postmortem report cited “asphyxia due to hanging” as a cause of death, an FIR was eventually filed by his family, leading to the arrest of Sushant’s then-girlfriend, Rhea Chakraborty, by the NCB in a drug-related case. After a long procedure and years of investigation, the CBI officially concluded the case in March 2025, stating that there was no foul play involved.
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