★ HOW OLD IS SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT?
Sushant Singh Rajput is 40 years old, born January 21, 1986 in IN · Aquarius.
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About
Sushant Singh Rajput was an Indian actor known for Hindi cinema roles in Kai Po Che!, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!, and M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. Born 21 January 1986, he transitioned from television serials like Pavitra Rishta to films, earning a Filmfare nomination and Screen Award recognition. Rajput died by suicide at his home in Mumbai in June 2020, aged 34. As an Aquarius [birth], he bridged commercial and critical work across genres.
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Biography
Sushant Singh Rajput was an Indian actor best known for his work in Hindi cinema. Born 21 January 1986, he grew up in India and initially pursued engineering at Delhi College of Engineering before abandoning the course to enter theatre in Mumbai. His television debut came with the romantic drama Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil in 2008, followed by a lead role in Pavitra Rishta from 2009–2011.
Rajput's film career began with Kai Po Che! in 2013, a critical and commercial success. He followed with roles in Shuddh Desi Romance, a supporting part in the satire PK, and Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!. His career peak came with the title role in the sports biopic M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, for which he received his first Filmfare Award nomination. Other notable films included Kedarnath, Sonchiriya, and Chhichhore. He earned a Screen Award and was nominated for the Filmfare Awards three times, also appearing twice on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list.
As an actor, Rajput performed across television, film, and stage formats. His work spanned romantic comedies, thrillers, biopics, and satires, marking him as versatile across Hindi cinema. Born under the zodiac sign Aquarius [birth fact], his career reflected an independent trajectory from engineering dropout to acclaimed performer.
Rajput died by suicide at his home in Bandra, Mumbai, in June 2020, aged 34. His final film, Dil Bechara, was released posthumously on Hotstar. Post-death investigations included a Narcotics Control Bureau inquiry and a Central Bureau of Investigation closure report filed on 22 March 2025, which ruled out foul play.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Sushant Singh Rajput initially enrolled at Delhi College of Engineering but left to pursue acting. He entered the theatre industry in Mumbai before transitioning to television. His debut television role was in the romantic drama Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil in 2008, followed by the lead in Pavitra Rishta from 2009–2011, which established his visibility before his film breakthrough.
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Trivia
- Rajput made his film debut with Kai Po Che! in 2013, which became both a critical and commercial success, directly launching his cinema career.
- He received a Filmfare Award nomination for his title role performance in the sports biopic M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story.
- His final film, Dil Bechara, was released posthumously on the streaming platform Hotstar in 2020.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Sushant Singh Rajput tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Sushant Singh Rajput?
- Sushant Singh Rajput is 40 years old (born January 21, 1986).
- When is Sushant Singh Rajput's birthday?
- Sushant Singh Rajput was born on January 21, 1986.
- What is Sushant Singh Rajput's zodiac sign?
- Sushant Singh Rajput is a Aquarius, born January 21, 1986.
- What is Sushant Singh Rajput's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sushant Singh Rajput was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Sushant Singh Rajput from?
- Sushant Singh Rajput is from IN.
- What does Sushant Singh Rajput do?
- Sushant Singh Rajput is a actor.
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