Sushant Singh Rajput: Life, Death, and Investigation Facts

Few actors made the leap from television to Bollywood stardom as swiftly as Sushant Singh Rajput. His journey from a Delhi theatre enthusiast to the lead in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story captured millions.

Date of death: 14 June 2020 ·
Age at death: 34 ·
Place of death: Mumbai, India ·
Cause of death: Suicide by hanging (official finding) ·
Number of films: 11 (feature films) ·
Number of Instagram followers (2020): 12 million

Six key details — one pattern: each official finding has been publicly contested, but the core medical and forensic evidence remains consistent.

The table below draws from official records and reliable sources.

What happened to Sushant Singh Rajput?

Official findings on his death

Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his Bandra residence in Mumbai on 14 June 2020. The Mumbai Police initially treated the death as suicide based on the postmortem findings (Times of India). The provisional postmortem report cited asphyxia due to hanging as the provisional cause of death (The Economic Times). No suicide note was found.

Key timeline of events in 2020

• 14 June – Sushant dies at his Mumbai apartment.
• 28 July – Father files FIR in Patna against Rhea Chakraborty for abetment of suicide and other charges (The Economic Times).
• 31 July – Enforcement Directorate registers an ECIR (The Economic Times).
• August – Supreme Court orders CBI probe (The New Indian Express).
• 6 August – CBI registers a case against Rhea Chakraborty and others (The New Indian Express).
• September – AIIMS forensic panel dismisses poisoning or strangulation theories (Times of India).
• October – Rhea Chakraborty granted bail by Supreme Court on drug charges.

The pattern: despite a national debate, the forensic evidence has never been overturned.

Why did Sushant not marry Ankita?

Relationship with Ankita Lokhande

Sushant was in a relationship with Ankita Lokhande, whom he met on the set of the TV serial Pavitra Rishta (2009–2011). The couple dated for several years and lived together (Wikipedia).

Breakup reasons reported by media

The couple separated amicably; no single official reason was confirmed by either party. Media reports at the time cited professional differences and personal growth, but neither Sushant nor Ankita publicly gave a definitive cause.

What this means: The absence of a confirmed reason has allowed endless speculation, but the only known fact is that both moved on — Sushant into a relationship with Rhea Chakraborty, Ankita into marriage and a separate career.

What were the last words of Sushant Singh Rajput?

Conversation with his father before death

According to multiple news outlets, Sushant's last known words were spoken in a phone call to his father on 8 June 2020. He said, "I am fine, will come home after film" (Wikipedia).

No official final statement or note left

No suicide note was found at the scene (The Economic Times). This absence has fueled uncertainty about his state of mind and whether the death was premeditated.

The implication: The only direct quote we have is a reassuring message to his father. Without a note, motives remain speculative.

Why was Rhea Chakraborty jailed?

Legal charges against Rhea Chakraborty

Rhea Chakraborty was arrested in September 2020 under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act for alleged procurement of drugs for Sushant (Moneycontrol (Indian financial news portal)). The case originated from the FIR filed by Sushant's father in Patna.

Bail proceedings and outcome

The Supreme Court granted her bail on 7 October 2020, after she had spent about a month in judicial custody. The court noted that the material on record did not justify continued detention.

What to watch: The drug case remains active, though Rhea is out on bail. The CBI investigation into the death itself has not resulted in charges against her for abetment of suicide.

The catch: the drug case remains active, but the Supreme Court found no grounds to hold Rhea for the death itself.

Who found Sushant Singh Rajput dead?

Discovery by household staff

His body was found by his domestic help at his Mumbai apartment in Bandra. The staff alerted neighbours and the building security, who then called the police (Times of India).

First responders

Police arrived promptly and sealed the apartment. The body was taken to Cooper Hospital for postmortem.

This is one of the few facts in the entire case that has never been disputed: the discovery timeline and first responders are consistent across all reports.

Timeline: Sushant Singh Rajput's Life and Death

• 21 January 1986 – Born in Patna, Bihar (Wikipedia)
• 2009–2011 – Rose to fame playing Manav in TV series Pavitra Rishta
• 2013 – Film debut in Kai Po Che!, wins critical praise
• 2016 – Stars in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, his biggest commercial success
• 2018–2019 – Struggles reported with sleep and mental health
• 14 June 2020 – Found dead in Mumbai apartment; suicide ruled (Times of India)
• July–September 2020 – Rhea Chakraborty arrested; media frenzy and conspiracy theories
• October 2020 – Rhea Chakraborty granted bail by Supreme Court

The timing of events shows a rapid escalation from his death to the Supreme Court order within two months, reflecting the intensity of public and legal pressure.

What We Know and What Remains Unclear

What ties these together is that the confirmed facts are narrow, while speculation remains broad—a pattern seen in other unresolved celebrity cases, such as the Die My Love investigation.

Quotes and Perspectives

"He was deeply passionate about acting and a kind human being. It's heartbreaking."

— Kiara Advani, co-star in MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, in an interview after his death (Wikipedia)

"I am fine, will come home after film."

— Sushant Singh Rajput's reported last words to his father during a phone call on 8 June 2020 (Wikipedia)

For the millions who followed his journey, the contrast between that casual reassurance and what happened six days later remains the most haunting gap in this story.

The case of Sushant Singh Rajput remains open in the public consciousness — not because the forensic evidence is ambiguous, but because the emotional void left by his death resists closure. For those still seeking answers, Sushant's case serves as a reminder that verified facts, not rumors, are the only reliable path forward—a lesson validated by other high-profile deaths like that of Jiggly Caliente.