Published 19:12 IST, June 18th 2020

Mukesh Chhabra records statement over Sushant's death, says 'no rivalry between them'

Sushant Singh Rajput's last film director Mukesh Chhabra's statement was recorded by the police where he reportedly didn't speak about his professional rivalry.

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Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death has shocked entire Hindi film industry. 34-year-old actor committed suicide in his Bandra apartment on Sunday, June 14, 2020. It has w been reported that casting director Mukesh Chhabra, who will be making his directorial debut with Sushant Singh Rajput’s Dil Bechara, has recorded a statement with respect to case.

Mukesh Chhabra on Sushant Singh Rajput's death

It has been reported by a leing entertainment portal that Deputy Commissioner of Police Abhishek Trimukhe revealed that Mukesh Chhabra did t mention if actor h any professional rivalry. He did t mention  claims that were me saying Sushant Singh Rajput lost a few films in last six months. In his statement, Mukesh Chhabra referred to Sushant Singh Rajput as a great actor. 

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Mukesh Chhabra knew actor well professionally, however, he wasn’t quite close to Sushant Singh Rajput personally. Sushant Singh Rajput reportedly called Mukesh Chhabra to wish him on his birthday.  police official also revealed that Sushant Singh Rajput spoke to Mukesh Chhabra on his birthday on May 27, 2020.

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After Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, Mukesh Chhabra took to his social media and mentioned that he has lost a ‘bror’. He also mentioned that Sushant Singh Rajput was very intelligent as well as talented. In his post, he wrote that he is sdened as ir deep conversations have come to an abrupt end.

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Mukesh Chhabra wrote, “Sushant was like a bror to me, it is so unfortunate and heartbreaking and I cant even put it down in words. Sushant was an introvert but he was really intelligent and talented beyond words. industry has lost a gem, an irreplaceable gem. Deeply sdened and shocked. I still can’t believe it. Our endless conversations have come to an abrupt end. I hope you are in a better place my bror, will always miss you and love you.” [sic]

According to reports, Deputy Commissioner of Police Abhishek Trimukhe h previously revealed that y have recorded statements of two manrs, a cook, Sushant Singh Rajput’s sister, key maker who was called on to open Sushant’s bedroom door as well as of actor Mahesh Shetty. Mahesh Shetty was last person Sushant Singh Rajput tried to contact before he took drastic step. It has w been reported that police have recorded statements of around 10 people.

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On Monday, Home Minister Anil Deshmukh mentioned that autopsy reports claim that Sushant Singh Rajput’s death was a suicide. However, y would furr investigate case to ensure that re is foul play. In his tweet, he mentioned that re have been reports that Sushant Singh Rajput took drastic step due to professional rivalry, he stated that police will also explore that angle.

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Sushant Singh Rajput’s publicist shared an official statement confirming actor’s demise. statement re:

It pains us to share that Sushant Singh Rajput is longer with us. We request his fans to keep him in ir thoughts and celebrate his life, and his work like y have done so far. We request media to help us maintain privacy at this moment of grief.

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19:11 IST, June 18th 2020