Speaking on Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that he was ‘not murdered’ but he committed suicide due to fear of failure. In Shiv Sena’s editorial Saamana, Raut also said that it would be wrong to say that the film industry is dominated only by few people. He added every industry be it cricket or politics nepotism is everywhere one has to stand strong to survive and flourish.
Sushant Singh Rajput died by suicide on June 14 and was found in his Bandra residence. Ever since his tragic and untimely death, reports have been floating around the industry regarding the cause of his death with many people lashing out at star kids and nepotism in the industry.
Raut also lashed media for its continuous coverage on Sushant’s death and accused it saying are they celebrating a ‘festival’ of his demise. He further said that why the similar coverage is not done when a farmer’s suicide or a soldier dies. He also gave the reference of Rajesh Shinde’s case and said why is no media paying attention to Rajesh Shinde’s because he is ‘poor’ and his police file has been shut.
Sena MP said that the ‘Sushant effects’ must stop now and opined that suicide will soon become a trend if this continues.
“Sushant was is isolation for a few days. He was mentally not stable. ‘Due to failure,’ he committed suicide at his Bandra residence. This has exposed the mafia system and nepotism of Bollywood. Kangana Ranaut exposed the face of nepotism in Bollywood, Sonu Nigam also raised his voice over nepotism in the music industry. But point to be noted is that new people do come in this industry, they make a name for themself, only hard work is that matters here. The struggle is a part, people who stay and continue with their efforts, make a name for themselves,” he said.
Sanjay also lashed out at the coverage of Sushant’s death and said that his death is being celebrated as a “festival”. He also said that the “Sushant effects” must stop now or else suicide will soon become a trend.
Investigations into Sushant’s tragic death are underway as Mumbai Police continues to review it.
