California State Assembly recognises Sushant Singh for his contributions to Indian cinema

California State Assembly in US has recognised late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput for his efforts to promote India's rich culture and herit and his immense contributions to Indian cinema. Rajput, 34, was found dead in his apartment in suburban Bandra in Mumbai on June 14. Mumbai police has been probing alleged suicide following an accidental death report complaint lodged by Bandra police.

California State Assembly in a certificate of recognition ted Rajput's "immense contributions to Bollywood cinema" and appreciated his "philanthropic community work as well as his efforts to promote India's rich culture and herit". actor's sister Shweta Singh Kirti who lives in US received certificate on Rajput's behalf. actor had often expressed his desire to work in Hollywood. Indian community leader Ajay Bhutoria presented recognition from California State Assembly to Suhant's family. recognition of Bollywood star was led by California Assemblyman Kansen Chu.

“It’s a great privilege for me to accept this hour from California State Assembly, on behalf of my bror, in remembrance and appreciation of his philanthropic work and contributions to Indian cinema," Shweta told PTI on Saturday.

"I thank Assembly members and Indian-American community for ir continuous support in se hours of crisis," she said.

Her husband Vishal Kirti said California State Assembly has recognised Rajput's contributions to Indian cinema and community on auspicious occasion of India's Independence Day.

“Millions of Indian Americans are watching proceedings of ongoing campaign for getting #JusticeForSushantSinghRajput,” Rajput's bror-in-law Vishal said.

"Indian-Americans are looking up to Indian government to get Sushant Singh Rajput death case an unbiased investigation," he said.

On July 25, Rajput's 74-year-old far K K Singh, who lives in Bihar, filed a complaint with police in Patna against his son's rumoured girlfriend and actress Rhea Chakraborty and her family members accusing m of cheating and abetting his son's suicide. CBI recently took over investigation into case and re-registered Patna police FIR. Enforcement Directorate (ED) is also questioning Chakraborty, her family members and ors in connection with a money laundering case linked to death of actor.