The unexpected passing of Sushant Singh Rajput left the industry and his fans in shock, with many still seeking answers about the circumstances of his death. The talented actor, who transitioned from television to films, is fondly remembered and deeply missed by many.
Dibakar Banerjee, who directed Sushant in ‘Byomkesh Bakshi’, recently shared his memories and feelings about the late actor in an interview. Banerjee praised Sushant’s intellect, noting his deep knowledge of science and sociology. He admired Sushant’s passion and investment in everything he did.
In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Banerjee expressed his sadness over the way Sushant’s death has been portrayed in the media. He revealed that the intense speculation and focus on sensational details made him disconnect from the news entirely. “When he passed away, there was so much going on in the news about the cause of his death. I had to cut-off myself from everything. I was listening to everything but couldn’t hear anybody saying that a young actor died. I couldn’t see anybody around mourning him. All I could see was people trying to find out spicy gossip. So, I had to walk away from the situation. Nobody was saying that ‘We are missing Sushant’,” he said.
Banerjee also criticized the industry and media for not celebrating Sushant’s achievements and legacy. “Nobody was talking about how despite being an outsider he acted in television and finally made his debut in movies. Everyone was just speculating about the conspiracy, who gave drugs to Sushant, who murdered him. Where is that condolence meet? Where is the retrospective on his films? Those who loved him should have organised a screening of his movies and discussed about it. Why don’t we cherish all his good memories? Sushant Singh Rajput has become a gate to misery porn,” he added.