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Indian cricketers mourn Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput, who played national hero Dhoni in biopic, after death aged 34
Figures from Indian cricket including current national team captain Virat Kohli have been among those to pay tribute to actor Sushant Singh Rajput after he died of suspected suicide at age 34.
Rajput was found dead at his apartment in Mumbai, according to city police, and is said to have taken his own life by hanging himself, although no suicide note has been found.
The actor was a star of Indian film and television, and is arguably best known for his role as national cricket icon MS Dhoni in the 2016 biopic 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story'.
Following the news of the tragedy, cricket stars paid tribute to the young Bollywood star.
"Shocked and sad to hear about the loss of Sushant Singh Rajput. Such a young and talented actor. My condolences to his family and friends. May his soul RIP," tweeted retired batting legend Sachin Tenulkar, also sharing a poignant image of the actor.
Shocked and sad to hear about the loss of Sushant Singh Rajput. Such a young and talented actor. My condolences to his family and friends. May his soul RIP.
