Published 11:48 IST, July 1st 2020

Sushant Singh Rajput's 'Rifleman', 'Chandamama Door Ke' & other films that got shelved

There were several films of Sushant Singh Rajput which never saw the light of the day. Here is a list of films that never passed the discussion stage.

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Bollywood lost yet ar talented actor after Sushant Singh Rajput passed away on June 14. actor who died at his Bandra residence h an inspirational journey in Bollywood. He started out in television before moving to Hindi film industry and was a part of some critically acclaimed films in Bollywood. Sushant Singh h several films that were under discussion but never saw light of day. Here is a list:

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Vande Bharatam

Sushant Singh Rajput’s friend and producer Sandip Singh wanted to make a film with actor in near future. Sandip h revealed in an emotional post that how his wish will w remain a distant dream. However, Sandip plans to make film and dedicate it to his close friend who is more. Here is a post regarding film as shared by filmmaker on Vande Bharatam. 

Takum

According to reports Sushant was going to star in Homi jania directorial Takum. film was reportedly a melodrama Apart from Sushant, reportedly, Parineeti Chopra and late actor Irrfan Khan were also in talks for project. Sushant Singh Rajput h landed role right after his hit film MS Dhoni. However, film couldn't be created with actor as he h prior commitments and a busy schedule. 

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Chandamama Door Ke

Reportedly Sushant Singh Rajput was to star with Parineeti Chopra in film Chandamama Door Ke. film was going to be helmed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan. In film, Sushant would have essayed role of an astronaut. However, he walked out of project due to personal reasons. According to reports, film was going to star Nawazuddin Siddiqui as well.

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Rifleman

Sushant Singh Rajput was going to essay role of real-life hero Jaswant Singh Rathore in film Rifleman. However, film never saw light of day. It was a reel take on 1962 war. film only went until discussions before it ran into legal troubles as ar production house claimed legal rights for making of Jaswant’s story.

Rumi Jaffery’s next  

Rumi Jaffery h revealed in an interview with a news publication that he was all set to make a romantic drama with Sushant. film was supposed to star Rhea Chakraborty as female le. Reportedly film was to go on floors soon.

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Romeo Akbar Walter or RAW

Sushant Singh Rajput was originally considered for  le role in RAW. However, role was later essayed by John Abraham in le role. Sushant was originally cast for thriller espion film. However, Sushant’s schedule was full and actor couldn’t commit to RAW. Here is a still shared by late actor about film:

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Shekar Kapur's Paani

Sushant Singh was going to star in Shekar Kapur’s directorial venture Paani which was a sci-fi thriller film. Shekar Kapur h revealed in an interview with a news publication that Sushant ‘teared-up’ when he received role of le character for same. Sushant was reportedly going to essay role of Gora, for which he was preparing wholeheartedly, as per Kapur.

Sushant Singh Rajput’s Dil Bechara will be released posthumously and actor will be seen in Hindi aptation of film Fault in Our Stars, which was primarily apted from book with same name by John Green. Dil Bechara is going to release on OTT platforms in July. Apart from above films, Sushant Singh Rajput was also discussing roles related to biopic genres. He was reportedly going to essay roles of Chanakya, Rabindranath Tagore and late former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam in biopic films. Sushant Singh Rajput’s film was financially backed by his friend and business ally Varun Mathur. projects were still under discussion sts.

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11:48 IST, July 1st 2020