When Sushant Singh Rajput's romantic gesture on 'Jhalak Dikhhla Ja' won hearts; Watch

whole nation is reeling from news of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death. He started his career with Hindi daily soap, Pavitra Rishta. He and his co-star from serial were considered one of popular television couples. pair had even appeared on celebrity dance reality show, Jhalak Dikhhla Ja. Here's a throwback to time when Sushant Singh Rajput's sweet gesture for Ankita Lokhande won hearts on show. 

Sushant Singh Rajput's sweet gesture for Ankita Lokhande on sets of Jhalak Dikhhla Ja

In two minutes 20 seconds clip from sets of Jhalak Dikhhla Ja in 2011, anchor Mona Singh asked Sushant Singh Rajput what he wants to say to Ankita Lokhande before ir performance. To this Sushant can be seen saying that he usually keeps his emotions hidden and rarely expresses what he feels. But since it was Valentine's Day, he wanted to take this opportunity to speak out. At this Mona called Ankita down to st and while she was coming down, Sushant seemed really shy. 

Sushant Singh Rajput was smiling at Ankita Lokhade while song, Pehla Nasha played in background. He looked at her and said that he will finally reveal what he was trying to say for a very long time. He tells Ankita that she is very beautiful and he will try to tell her in next seven minutes what he couldn't so far. 

Sushant Singh Rajput tells Ankita Lokhande that she is so beautiful that she will t be punished if she committed seven murders (a reference to Priyanka Chopra's movie, 7 Khoon Maaf which she was promoting on sets n). He n gets down on his knee and tells Ankita that he wants her company for next seven lifetimes. crowd cheered on as Ankita grasped Sushant's hand which latter kissed. couple also hugged each or. 

Priyanka Chopra, who was sitting on judging panel, asked Sushant Singh Rajput if he really asked Ankita Lokhande to marry him on national television. To this, he bowed down in a yes. crowd cheered again as Priyanka asked for Ankita's reply. latter replied saying with an "I love you" and after furr coaxing from judges, Malika Arora, Madhuri Dixit and Priyanka, she said yes to Sushant's proposal. 

This video is from year 2011. In 2013, Sushant Singh Rajput made his Bollywood debut with Kai Po Che. movie was a screen adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's vel, 3 Mistakes of My Life. Sometime after this, Sushant and Ankita Lokhande went ir separate ways. 

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whole of Indian film as well as television industry is mourning untimely demise of Sushant Singh Rajput. His body was found in Bandra residence on Sunday, June 14, 2020. A statement released by late actor's team says, 

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 as y have done so far. We request media to help us maintain privacy at this moment of grief.

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