Sushant Singh Rajput Bollywood Actor

 

Sushant Singh Rajput: Birth and Education

Sushant Singh Rajput was born on facebook 21, 1986, to Krishna Kumar Singh and Usha Singh, in Purnia, Bihar. He did his schooling from St. Karen's High School in Patna and then from Kulachi Hansraj Model School in New Delhi. Sushant Singh Rajput was good at studies and cleared 11 engineering entrance examinations in his entire life. 

In 2003, he secured the seventh rank in the Delhi College of Engineering Entrance Exam and got admitted in B.E. Mechanical Engineering. Sushant was also a National Olympiad Winner in Physics. At Delhi College of Engineering, he actively participated in theatre. He drops out of college to pursue his acting career. 

Birth	January 21, 1986 (Purnia, Bihar)
Death	June 14, 2020 (Suicide) (Mumbai, Maharashtra)
Age	34 years
Occupation	Actor, Dancer, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist
Girlfriend	Rhea Chakraborty rumoured
Nickname	Guddu
Last Movie	Chhichhore (2019)
Nationality	Indian
Years Active in Film Industry	2008-2020

Sushant Singh Rajput: Death and Personal Life

Sushant Singh Rajput died by suicide on June 14, 2020, after hanging himself in his apartment at Mumbai. In 2015, Sushant's ex-girlfriend Ankita Lokhande publicly slapped him when he was completely drunk and was dancing with other girls in a party. The couple broke up in 2016 after being in a relationship for 6 years. Sushant was rumoured to have been secretly married to Ankita in the year 2015. 

As of 2019, Sushant Singh Rajput and Rhea Chakraborty were rumoured to be- dating each other.

In 2002, he lost his mother and his entire family moved from Patna to Delhi.  One of his sisters, Mitu Singh is a state-level cricketer. ring his college days, Sushant Singh Rajput enrolled himself in Shiamak Davar's dance classes. Inspired by his fellow students at dance classes, he joined Barry John's drama classes to learn acting. 

At dance classes, Sushant did really well and was selected as a member of the standard dance troupe. In the year 2005, at 51st Filmfare Awards, Sushant performed as a background dancer. In the year 2006, he performed with other members of the group at the opening ceremony of the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Rajput moved to Mumbai and joined  Nadira Babbar's Ekjute theatre group (a known name in Hindi theatre in 1981) and was associated with the group for more than two years. After a TV advertisement for Nestle Munch, Sushant Singh Rajput became a known face.

In 2008, Balaji Telefilms casting team saw one of the stage plays of Sushant Singh Rajput for Ekjute and was invited for auditions. He was offered the role of Preet Juneja in 'Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil'. He became a popular face in every Indian household after this role. 

In 2009, he starred in the daily soap 'Pavitra Rishta' and played the role of Manav Deshmukh.

In 2010, he participated in the dance reality show 'Zara Nachke Dikha 2' and became part of the  Mast Kalandar Boys Team. 

In late 2010, he participated in a dance-based reality show, 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4' and paired up with choreographer Shampa Sonthalia. In 2011, he quit Pavitra Rishta after two years to pursue a film-making course abroad. 

In 2013, Sushant Singh Rajput made his film debut with 'Kai Po Che!' and played the role of one of the leads in the film alongside Rajkumar Rao and Amit Sadh. The same year, he was offered his second Bollywood movie 'Shuddh Desi Romance' alongside Parineeti Chopra and Vaani Kapoor. 

In 2014, he played a minor role in 'PK' starring Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma. The film is one of the highest-grossing Indian films. In 2015, he starred in a lead role in a mystery thriller 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!'. 

In 2016, he appeared in 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' in the lead role. The film became one of the highest-grossing films of Bollywood that year. 

In 2017, he co-starred with Kriti Sanon in 'Raabta'.

In 2018, he was seen in 'Kedarnath' alongside Sara Ali Khan.

In 2019, he appeared in two films-- Sonchiriya (opposite to Bhumi Pednekar) and Chhichhore (opposite to Shraddha Kapoor). 

Sushant Singh Rajput: Films

1- Kai Po Che! (2013)

2- Shuddh Desi Romance (2013)

3- PK (2014)

4- Detective Byomkesh Bakshy (2015)

5- M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016)

6- Raabta (2017)

7- Welcome to New York (2018)

8- Kedarnath (2018)

9- Sonchiriya (2019)

10- Chhichhore (2019)

11- Drive (2019)

12- Dil Bechara (2020)

Sushant Singh Rajput: Television (Daily Soaps)

1- Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil (2008-2009)

2- Pavitra Rishta (2009-2011)

Sushant Singh Rajput: Television (Reality Shows)

1- Zara Nachke Dikha (2010)

2- Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 (2010–2011)

Sushant Singh Rajput: Awards

1- In 2010, Sushant won Indian Television Academy Awards Most Popular Actor (Male); BIG Star Entertainment Awards Best Television Actor (Male); Boroplus Gold Awards Best Actor in a Lead Role for 'Pavitra Rishta'. 

2- In 2011, the actor won another award for 'Pavitra Rishta'-- Kalakar Awards Favourite Actor (Male). 

3- In 2014, Sushant Singh Rajput won Screen Awards Best Male Debut for the film 'Kia Po Che!'. 

4- In 2017, Sushant won Screen Awards Best Actor (Critics) and Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Best Actor for his film 'M.S Dhoni: The Untold Story'. 

Sri Ramachandra

        Sri Ramachandra



Sri Ramachandra (c. 7th century BC) A principle figure of the Ramayana – an important spiritual classic of Hinduism. Rama is considered to be an incarnation of Vishnu and the supreme teacher of dharma – the devotion to duty, self-control and virtue.

     Biography of Lord Buddha

Siddhartha, who later became known as the ‘Buddha – or ‘The Enlightened One’ was a prince, who forsook the comforts of a palace to seek enlightenment. He realised the essential unreality of the world, and experienced the bliss of nirvana. After his enlightenment he spent the remainder of his life teaching others how to escape the endless cycle of birth and death.

Daibatsu Buddha

Buddha was born approximately 400 BC in the area now known as Nepal. He was brought up in a palace with all the comforts and luxuries possible. Growing up a young noble prince, it is said his father sought to shield the young prince Siddhartha from the pain and suffering of the world. It is said his father had a premonition that Siddhartha would once renounce the world.

However, at one point in his early adult life, Siddhartha sought to find a greater meaning to life. In disguise, he left the Palace and wandered around the Kingdom. Here, Siddhartha came across, death, old age, illness and suffering. This showed him the transitory nature of life, which had a great impact on him. As a consequence, Siddhartha resolved to seek a deeper meaning of life.

Secretly, Siddhartha left the palace – leaving behind his wife, son and all the worldly comforts that he had enjoyed. He devoted himself to meditation, seeking enlightenment amongst the ascetics of the forest.

In his intense quest for enlightenment, the Buddha fasted excessively so his body wasted away; however, despite his great efforts enlightenment still remained a far cry. At one point, a passing women gave him some food to eat and the Buddha realised it was a mistake to seek enlightenment by torturing the body. He regained his strength and resolved to follow a ‘middle path’ of avoiding excesses of fasting and feasting.

On one day, Siddhartha resolved to sit under a Bodhi tree until he attained enlightenment. For several days, he sat in meditation seeking nirvana. He was tested by various forces which tried to prevent him realising the goal.

However, Siddhartha  was successful and entered in to the blissful consciousness of nirvana for several days. On returning to normal consciousness, Siddhartha the Buddha (Buddha means ‘enlightened one) made the decision to spend the remainder of his life teaching others how to escape the inherent suffering of life.

For many years, Buddha travelled around India, especially around the Ganges plain and in Nepal, teaching his philosophy of liberation. His teachings were transmitted orally and not written down until many years after his death.

Many stories relate to the life of the Buddha in this teaching phase. His essential teachings were of love, compassion and tolerance. The Buddha taught that a seeker must have compassion for all living beings and this was the most important teaching. Although the Buddha disliked formal rules, a monastic following sprung up for those interested in following his path. He advocated strict celibacy for those wishing to follow his monastic path.

The Buddha would often give talks on enlightenment, but on one occasion, he simply held up a flower and maintained silence. Many left not understanding the point, but when later questioned – the Buddha replied that his real teaching could only be understood in silence. Talks could only give limited intellectual information which was not real enlightenment.

The Buddha sought to avoid deep philosophy, he avoided using the term God, preferring to talk about the practical way that a person may escape the cycle of birth and rebirth and attain enlightenment. Like many spiritual teachers, he often taught in parable to keep his teachings simple and practical.

The Buddha attracted hostility from those jealous towards his popularity and spiritual development. One of his own monks Devadatta later became jealous of the Buddha and sought to split the community. He even tried  on three occasions to kill the Buddha, but on each occasion he failed.

The Buddha passed away after many years teaching and wandering India. On his deathbed he told Ananda (his dearest disciple) that he should now rely on his teachings and own ethical conduct to be the guide of his life.

“For centuries the light of the Buddha has shone as a beacon beckoning men from across the sea of darkness. Like lost children, millions of seekers have reached out to the light with their heart’s inmost cry, and the Buddha has shown them the Way. The world stood before the Buddha with it’s ignorance, and the Buddha, the Enlightened One, gave man Truth. The world offered its age old suffering to the Buddha’s heart and the Buddha, Lord of Compassion, showed man the Dharma.”

    Mahatma Gandhi Biography

Mahatma Gandhi was a prominent Indian political leader who campaigned for Indian independence. He employed non-violent principles and peaceful disobedience. He was assassinated in 1948, shortly after achieving his life goal of Indian independence. In India, he is known as ‘Father of the Nation’.

“When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it–always.”

– Gandhi

Short Biography of Mahatma Gandhi

Mohandas K. Gandhi was born in 1869, in Porbandar, India. Mohandas was from the social cast of tradesmen. His mother was illiterate, but her common sense and religious devotion had a lasting impact on Gandhi’s character. As a youngster, Mohandas was a good student, but the shy young boy displayed no signs of leadership. On the death of his father, Mohandas travelled to England to gain a degree in law. He became involved with the Vegetarian Society and was once asked to translate the Hindu Bhagavad Gita. This classic of Hindu literature awakened in Gandhi a sense of pride in the Indian scriptures, of which the Gita was the pearl.

Around this time, he also studied the Bible and was struck by the teachings of Jesus Christ – especially the emphasis on humility and forgiveness. He remained committed to the Bible and Bhagavad Gita throughout his life, though he was critical of aspects of both religions.

Gandhi in South Africa

On completing his degree in Law, Gandhi returned to India, where he was soon sent to South Africa to practise law. In South Africa, Gandhi was struck by the level of racial discrimination and injustice often experienced by Indians. It was in South Africa that Gandhi first experimented with campaigns of civil disobedience and protest; he called his non-violent protests satyagraha. Despite being imprisoned for short periods of time, he also supported the British under certain conditions. He was decorated by the British for his efforts during the Boer war and Zulu rebellion.

Gandhi and Indian Independence

After 21 years in South Africa, Gandhi returned to India in 1915. He became the leader of the Indian nationalist movement campaigning for home rule or Swaraj.

Gandhi successfully instigated a series of non-violent protest. This included national strikes for one or two days. The British sought to ban opposition, but the nature of non-violent protest and strikes made it difficult to counter.

Gandhi also encouraged his followers to practise inner discipline to get ready for independence. Gandhi said the Indians had to prove they were deserving of independence. This is in contrast to independence leaders such as Aurobindo Ghose, who argued that Indian independence was not about whether India would offer better or worse government, but that it was the right for India to have self government.

Gandhi also clashed with others in the Indian independence movement such as Subhas Chandra Bose who advocated direct action to overthrow the British.

Gandhi frequently called off strikes and non-violent protest if he heard people were rioting or violence was involved.

In 1930, Gandhi led a famous march to the sea in protest at the new Salt Acts. In the sea they made their own salt, in violation of British regulations. Many hundreds were arrested and Indian jails were full of Indian independence followers.

However, whilst the campaign was at its peak some Indian protesters killed some British civilians, and as a result Gandhi called off the independence movement saying that India was not ready. This broke the heart of many Indians committed to independence. It led to radicals like Bhagat Singh carrying on the campaign for independence, which was particularly strong in Bengal.

Gandhi and the Partition of India

After the war, Britain indicated that they would give India independence. However, with the support of the Muslims led by Jinnah, the British planned to partition India into two: India and Pakistan. Ideologically Gandhi was opposed to partition. He worked vigorously to show that Muslims and Hindus could live together peacefully. At his prayer meetings, Muslim prayers were read out alongside Hindu and Christian prayers. However, Gandhi agreed to the partition and spent the day of Independence in prayer mourning the partition. Even Gandhi’s fasts and appeals were insufficient to prevent the wave of sectarian violence and killing that followed the partition.

Away from the politics of Indian independence Gandhi was harshly critical of the Hindu Caste system. In particular he inveighed against the ‘untouchable’ caste, who were treated abysmally by society. He launched many campaigns to change the status of untouchables. Although his campaigns were met with much resistance, they did go a long way to changing century-old prejudices.

At the age of 78, Gandhi undertook another fast to try and prevent the sectarian killing. After 5 days, the leaders agreed to stop killing. But ten days later Gandhi was shot dead by a Hindu Brahmin opposed to Gandhi’s support for Muslims and the untouchables.

Gandhi and Religion

Gandhi was a seeker of the truth.

“In the attitude of silence the soul finds the path in a clearer light, and what is elusive and deceptive resolves itself into crystal clearness. Our life is a long and arduous quest after Truth.”

– Gandhi

Gandhi said his great aim in life was to have a vision of God. He sought to  worship God and promote religious understanding. He sought inspiration from many different religions: Jainism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism and incorporated them into his own philosophy.

Helen Keller Biography

Helen Keller (1880-1968) was an American author, political activist and campaigner for deaf and blind charities. Helen became deaf and blind as a young child and had to struggle to overcome her dual disability. However, she became the first deaf-blind person to attain a bachelors degree and became an influential campaigner for social, political and disability issues. Her public profile helped de-stigmatise blindness and deafness, and she was seen as a powerful example of someone overcoming difficult circumstances.

“Once I knew the depth where no hope was, and darkness lay on the face of all things. Then love came and set my soul free. Once I knew only darkness and stillness. Now I know hope and joy.”

– Helen Keller, On Optimism (1903)

Short Biography of Helen Keller

Helen Keller was born 27 June 1880 in Tusculum, Alabama. When she was only 19 months old, she experienced a severe childhood illness, which left her deaf and blind (only a very partial sight). For the first few years of her life, she was only able to communicate with her family through a rudimentary number of signs; she had a little more success communicating with the six year old daughter of the family cook. However, unable to communicate properly, she was considered to be badly behaved, for example, eating from the plates of anyone on the table with her fingers.

In 1886, Helen was sent to see an eye, ear and nose specialist in Baltimore. He put them in touch with Alexander Graham Bell, who was currently investigate issues of deafness and sound (he would also develop the first telephone) Bell, helped Keller to visit the Perkins Institute for the Blind, and this led to a long relationship with Anne Sullivan – who was a former student herself. Sullivan was visually impaired, but aged only 20 and with no prior experience, she set about teaching Helen how to communicate. The two maintained a long relationship of 49 years.

Learning to Communicate

In the beginning, Keller was frustrated by her inability to pick up the hand signals that Sullivan were giving. However, after a frustrating month, Keller picked up on Sullivan’s system of hand signals through understanding the word water. Sullivan poured water over Keller’s left hand and wrote out on her right hand the word ‘water’. This helped Helen to fully understand the system, and she was soon able to identify a variety of household objects.

“The most important day I remember in all my life is the one on which my teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan, came to me. I am filled with wonder when I consider the immeasurable contrasts between the two lives which it connects. It was the third of March, 1887, three months before I was seven years old.”

– Helen Keller, The Story of My Life, 1903, Ch. 4

Keller made rapid progress and quickly overcame her bad habits. She became proficient in Braille, and was able to begin a fruitful education, despite her disability. Keller made more progress than anyone expected. She would later learn to write with a Braille typewriter.

Keller came into contact with American author, Mark Twain. Twain admired the perseverance of Keller and helped persuade Henry Rogers, an oil businessman to fund her education. With great difficulty, Keller was able to study at Radcliffe College, where in 1904, she was able to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree. During her education, she also learned to speak and practise lip-reading. Her sense of touch became extremely subtle.

Keller became a proficient writer and speaker. In 1903, she published an autobiography ‘The Story of My Life‘ It recounted her struggles to overcome her disabilities.

Political Views

Keller also wrote on political issues, Keller was a strong supporter of the American Socialist party and joined the party in 1909. She wished to see a fairer distribution of income, and an end to the inequality of Capitalist society. She said she became a more convinced socialist after the 1912 miners strike. Her book ‘Out of the Dark‘ (1913) includes several essays on socialism. She supported Eugene V Debs, in each of the Presidential election he stood for. In 1912, she joined the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW); as well as advocating socialism, Keller was a pacifist and opposed the American involvement in World War One.

Religious Views

In religious matters, she advocated the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg, a Christian theologian who advocated a particular spiritual interpretation of the Bible. She published ‘My Religion‘ in 1927.

Charity Work

From 1918, she devoted much of her time to raise funds and awareness for blind charities. She sought to raise money and also improve the living conditions of the blind, who at the time were often badly educated and living in asylums. Her public profile helped to de-stigmatise blindness and deafness.

Towards the end of her life, she suffered a stroke and she died in her sleep on June 1, 1968. She was given numerous awards during her life, including the Presidential medal of Freedom in 1964, by Lyndon B. Johnson.