Sushant Singh Rajput's untimely death by suicide sent the world in shock. The actor, 34, was said to be in depression for the past six months and was found hanging on June 14 by friends and maid. While his family, friends and fans are finding it hard to cope up with the loss, Sushant is remembered for his talent as an artist. Remembering his struggle to make it big in the film industry, another film on the late actor has been announced.
Filmmaker Sanoj Mishra, in a statement to media, revealed the film's title as Sushant. He went on to inform that it won't a biopic but a tale of strugglers who relocate to Mumbai to chase their dreams. Sanoj who has previously made films like Lafange Nawab, Gandhigiri and Srinagar, mentioned in his statement, "This film will be the story of all those who are forced to take harsh steps in Bollywood due to harassment. This film will be produced under the banner of Road Production and Sanoj Mishra Films and will be shot in Mumbai and Bihar."
A few days ago, filmmaker Vijay Shekhar Gupta announced Sushant's biopic which will be directed by Shamik Maulik. The film will be titled Suicide Or Murder? – A star was lost and the makers released its first poster on social media.
On June 20, Sushant's close friend and producer Sandip Ssingh, shared a poster his directorial debut Vande Bharatam that was supposed to feature the late actor in the lead. The film was to mark Sushant's first as a producer. "You made me a promise. We, the Bihari brothers, will one day rule this industry and be the inspiration/support system for all young dreamers like you and me bhai. You promised me that my directorial debut will be with you. Raaj Shaandilyaa wrote this and we were to produce this together. I need your belief, that faith you showed, that was my strength. Now, with you gone...I’m lost...but I promise you this my brother. Now tell me how do I fulfil this dream? Who will hold my hand like you did? Who will give me the power of SSR, my brother?" Sandip wrote.
(Source: Hindustan Times)