Jan 21, 2025, 08:24 PM IST

Sushant Singh’s Birth Anniversary: 7 impactful characters that still rule Bollywood 

Shivani Tiwari

Sushant Singh Rajput's demise in 2020 left a huge void in the Indian film industry. Today, on his birth anniversary, let's revisit seven iconic characters that continue to rule Bollywood.

Ishaan Bhatt (Kai Po Che): Sushant's debut role as a spirited and ambitious young man who dreams of becoming a cricket coach.   

Byomkesh Bakshy (Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!): Sushant portrayal of Byomkesh, a fictional sharp-witted and inquisitive investigator. 

M.S. Dhoni (M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story): Sushant's portrayal of the legendary cricketer M.S. Dhoni. His transformation into a cricketer was so convincing that it earned him widespread acclaim and solidified his position as a versatile actor.

Sarfaraz (PK): Sushant played the role of Sarfaraz, a Pakistani boy who falls in love with an Indian girl, in this film that tells the story of an alien's journey on Earth.

  Mansoor (Kedarnath): Sushant's portrayal of Mansoor, a Muslim porter navigating the complexities of love and religious conflict in the backdrop of the 2013 Uttarakhand floods. 

Anirudh Pathak (Chhichhore): Sushant played the role of a middle-aged man who recounts his college days to motivate his son, who has planned taking his own life, teaching him valuable life lessons.

Lakhna (Sonchiriya): Sushant's portrayal of Lakhna, his intense performance, capturing the character's raw emotions and internal conflicts, and experiment with challenging roles.

These iconic characters stand as a testament to Sushant Singh Rajput's exceptional talent and his movies continue to inspire and entertain audiences worldwide.