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Sushant Singh Rajput Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 15, 2026 • 4 min read

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Date of birth21 January 1986

Age34 Years (at time of death)

BirthplaceMaldiha, Purnea, Bihar

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Krishna Kumar Singh; Mother - Usha Singh (died 2002); Four elder sisters

Sushant Singh Rajput Biography

Sushant Singh Rajput was an Indian actor, dancer and performer who rose from humble beginnings in Bihar to national fame through television and films. He’s

Early life and background

Sushant Singh Rajput was born on 21 January 1986 in Maldiha, Purnea, Bihar. The youngest of five children, he spent his childhood in his hometown after which his family moved to Patna where he attended St. Karen’s High School. Later he studied at Kulachi Hansraj Model School in Delhi. Academically gifted, he cleared multiple engineering entrance exams and reportedly ranked seventh in the Delhi College of Engineering entrance test. He enrolled in the mechanical engineering program at DCE but left in his third year to pursue a career in the performing arts.

Sushant lost his mother when he was 16 and remained publicly emotional about their bond throughout his life. He showed early aptitude in science — winning the National Olympiad in Physics is noted among his achievements before he turned fully toward dance and acting.

Career

Sushant moved to Mumbai in 2005 to build a career in entertainment. He trained in dance and acting, performing at high-profile events such as the Filmfare Awards and the Commonwealth Games, and joined theatre group Ekjute to develop his stage craft. Early screen work included appearances as a background dancer in films and a television debut in the serial Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil (2008) as Preet Juneja.

Television brought him wider recognition when he portrayed Manav Deshmukh in the popular serial Pavitra Rishta, a role that helped establish him as a household name. He transitioned to films with a notable cinematic debut in Kai Po Che! (2013), playing Ishaan Bhatt. His portrayal in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story earned critical attention and awards, including a Screen Award (Critics) and recognition at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.

He continued to work in mainstream cinema with films such as Kedarnath (2018) and Chhichhore (2019), the latter being his final theatrical release where he played Anirudh “Anni” Pathak. His last film to be released digitally was Dil Bechara, which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar on 24 July 2020, in which he played the role of Manny.

Public profile

Sushant was known for blending dance and acting in his work and for a disciplined approach to learning new skills. He trained with noted instructors and credited dance for giving him rhythm and a foundation for performance. Apart from acting, he was described as a model, dancer and entrepreneur.

Physically, he stood around 183 cm (about 6 feet) tall, with dark brown eyes and black hair. Personal interests reported during his life included reading, an interest in science and philosophy, and travel. He was also a fan of actors such as James Dean and Keanu Reeves, and listed directors including Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Rajkumar Hirani among those he admired.

Sushant’s personal life received frequent media attention. He remained unmarried and had several publicly reported relationships over the years. He came from a Kshatriya Rajput family and had four elder sisters. His father is Krishna Kumar Singh, a retired BISCOMAUN employee, and his mother Usha Singh died in 2002.

His style included ownership of high-end vehicles reported in profiles of his life, and he was known to have tattoos, including one inked in memory of his mother.

Controversies and media attention

During his career, Sushant was the subject of various controversies and tabloid reports. Media accounts document several public incidents and online disputes that attracted criticism and discussion. He also addressed and refuted certain rumours on social media.

Death and reactions

Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his Bandra residence in Mumbai on 14 June 2020 at the age of 34. Reports at the time described the death as a suicide (alleged) and noted the location as his flat on Hill Road, Bandra. His passing prompted widespread media coverage and public reaction across India.

Latest updates

Posthumous releases and tributes kept Sushant’s work in the public eye after his death. Dil Bechara was released on a digital platform in July 2020 and remains part of his cinematic legacy. His performances in television and film, particularly Pavitra Rishta and M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, continue to be cited among his most remembered work.

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Recent Work

Dil Bechara

Digital release premiering on Disney+ Hotstar on 24 July 2020; Sushant played Manny.

2020
Chhichhore

Last theatrical release in which he played Anirudh "Anni" Pathak.

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. Breakthrough television role as Manav Deshmukh in Pavitra Rishta
  2. Film debut in Kai Po Che! (2013)
  3. Critically acclaimed portrayal in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story with multiple awards
  4. Final theatrical appearance in Chhichhore (2019)
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