The death of the Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who came to prominence in romantic hero roles in film and television, has resulted in an outpouring of remembrances in India from leaders and actors alike. On Twitter, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Rajput “a bright young actor gone too soon.” Ekta Kapoor, a television producer who was credited with launching Rajput’s television career, posted an emotional video tribute. The actress Deepika Padukone, who has been open about her experiences with depression, has tweeted daily reminders this week that depression is an illness, and urged the media to be sensitive in covering Rajput’s death. In his relatively short career, Rajput rose from background dancer to leading man. The show details their relationship in the face of familial and societal pressure.

Source: New York Times June 19, 2020 20:15 UTC