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Published 10:51 IST, June 15th 2020

Sushant Singh Rajput's death: Nikhil Dwivedi calls out Bollywood's hypocrisy

On Sushant Singh Rajput's death, actor Nikhil Dwivedi calls out Bollywood on the immense hypocrisy that exists. Have a look at the tweet with all the details.

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Sushant Singh Rajput’s death has left the entire country in a state of shock. A number of people around the world have paid their tribute to the actor while they mourn about the great loss that the industry faces. Actor and producer Nikhil Dwivedi recently decided to speak up on the issue and shed light on the probable reasons for such a devastating measure taken by the actor.

Nikhil Dwivedi speaks up on Bollywood’s hypocrisy

The country has been mourning the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who was reportedly found hanging at his residence in Mumbai. Bollywood celebrities have expressed how the industry can take a toll on people and the much-needed attention that has to be given to mental health. 

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Actor and director Nikhil Dwivedi recently called out Bollywood on its hypocrisy through a tweet which has gotten a very effective response from the people. Nikhil Dwivedi wrote that the hypocrisy that exists in the industry leaves him shocked at times. He spoke about the most successful and privileged ones of Bollywood and how they only preach about issues with no actions.

He was of the stance that most people did not keep in touch with the late actor because his career dipped at a point. He also raised questions about these people not staying in touch with actors like Imran Khan and Abhay Deol, who have had to see a low point in Bollywood. He wrote that when these actors were doing well, people used to be in touch with them. A number of people supported the producer by sharing the tweet and throwing light on how ruthless the industry can get. Have a look at the tweet put up on Nikhil Dwivedi’s Twitter here.

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Here is how some netizens reacted to Nikhil Dwivedi's tweet:

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An official statement by Sushant’s publicist

It pains us to share that Sushant Singh Rajput is no longer with us. We request his fans to keep him in their thoughts and celebrate his life, and his work like they have done so far. We request media to help us maintain privacy at this moment of grief- Team SSR

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Image Courtesy: Sushant Singh Rajput and Nikhil Dwivedi Instagram

10:51 IST, June 15th 2020