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Published 19:46 IST, June 16th 2020

'Ankita Lokhande is devastated,' says Parag Tyagi on Sushant Singh Rajput's demise

Parag revealed that the entire team of Pavitra Rishta including Ankita Lokhande, Swati Anand and Usha Nadkarni is shaken with the news of Sushant's demise.

Reported by: Brandon Fernandes
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The passing away of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has left a void in the hearts of his fans and colleagues. Among the many actors who are mourning the loss of Sushant, is Parag Tyagi, who worked in Pavitra Rishta with the late actor. Parag, in a statement to a portal revealed that he is unable to come to terms with the fact that he is no more.

In a recent interview with an entertainment portal, Parag revealed that the entire team of Pavitra Rishta including Ankita Lokhande, Swati Anand and Usha Nadkarni are shaken with the news.

The actor revealed that the Pavitra Rishta team was crying profusely. He said it took them a lot of time to make them feel a little better. They're all shaken, but they're in touch and are looking after each other. He also said that he is very glad that the questions on the way the industry culture works is happening, he also hopes that there is some result to it too. Parag Tyagi further revealed that he and Shefali has made a pact that they will always receive the call of friends no matter whatever time it is.

Talking about Ankita Lokhande, Parag Tyagi said that she is also devastated like every one of them. Ankita is holding up and has her mother and brother with her and they are helping her cope up with the loss. Parag also said that the duo grew up together in life and he cannot imagine what she must be going through. He also said that she went along with her mother and brother to visit his family today.

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About Sushant Singh Rajput's passing away

Sushant Singh Rajput’s cremation was held at the Vile Parle crematorium in Mumbai. The actor’s family and a few of his close friends went on to pay their last rites. In attendance were Krystle D’Souza, Shraddha Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rajkummar Rao, and many more. He was last seen in the much-acclaimed film Chhichhore, where he went on to receive praise for his acting skills. Sushant’s next film was Dil Bechara, which was expected to hit the silver screens in May 2020 release, however, it was delayed due to the ongoing situation.

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Updated 03:15 IST, July 31st 2020

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