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In a heartfelt conversation, acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee opened up about his experiences in the film industry and his memories of the late Sushant Singh Rajput.
According to a report by Indian Express on Wednesday, speaking to Mid-Day, Manoj Bajpayee shared his thoughts on Rajput, who tragically died by suicide in 2020. He expressed his disbelief at the circumstances surrounding Rajput’s death, stating, “Nobody knows what happened to him. All of us are only presuming and guessing things.”
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Having worked closely with Rajput, Bajpayee described him as a “fantastic mind” with a deep interest in various subjects, including quantum physics and spiritualism. He recalled their conversations on set, where Rajput’s voracious reading and intellectual curiosity shone through.
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Bajpayee emphasized that Rajput was not “a mad guy,” countering the misconceptions that often surrounded the late actor. He also reflected on the emotional toll of Rajput’s passing, revealing that the news hit him hard, leaving him in a state of sadness for three months.
He remembered their discussions about the politics of the film industry, where he advised Rajput to cultivate a thick skin to survive the pressures and rejections that often accompany a career in Bollywood. “I always told him to keep thick skin nahi toh yeh jaan maar denge tumhari (otherwise, they will take your life),” Bajpayee recalled, highlighting the harsh realities of the industry that can overwhelm even the most talented individuals.
Sushant Singh Rajput rose to fame with the television show “Pavitra Rishta” before making a successful transition to Bollywood with films like “Kai Po Che” and “MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.” His untimely death shocked fans and colleagues alike, prompting discussions about mental health and the pressures faced by actors in the industry.
