Mumbai - Bollywood actor Sushant Singh
Rajput, who won acclaim for his role in the 2016 biopic of then
Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, was found dead at
his home in Mumbai on Sunday, police said.
He was 34 years old.
"It pains us to share that Sushant Singh Rajput is no longer
with us," a spokesperson for the actor said in a statement.
Rajput was found dead at his residence on Sunday morning and
an investigation is ongoing, a spokesperson for the Mumbai
police said, declining to give further details.
Local media reported that the actor had been found hanging
from the ceiling of his home.
Rajput's death sent shockwaves through Bollywood and Indian
sport, with tributes and condolences pouring in on social media.
"This is just so shocking. A wonderful talent. RIP Sushant,"
actor Abhishek Bachchan said on Twitter.
Rajput started his acting career with television soap operas
and made his Bollywood debut in 2013. He had acted in 10 films
and his eleventh, an official remake of the Hollywood hit "The
Fault in Our Stars", is scheduled for release later this year.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed shock
over the actor's death.
"A bright young actor gone too soon ... His rise in the
world of entertainment inspired many and he leaves behind
several memorable performances," Modi said on Twitter.