Sushant’s Last Dawn: When a Star Faded Without Warning

Entertainment News: 14 June 2020: this date will always be recorded as a painful turning point in the history of Indian cinema. On this day, Sushant Singh Rajput, the heartbeat of millions and the inspiration of young dreams, said goodbye to this world. A shining star suddenly extinguished. Now that five years have passed since this incident, the questions still remain the same - what was the truth of Sushant's death?

That ill-fated day and the first report

Sushant's body was found hanging from the fan in his flat in Bandra, Mumbai. The postmortem report confirmed suicide by hanging. The police did not find any conspiracy in the initial investigation. But it was not easy for millions of fans and family to believe that a person who was so full of life would suddenly leave everything.

 

 

 

 

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Father's FIR changed the course of events

Almost a month after the death, Sushant's father, KK Singh, filed an FIR in Patna. It leveled serious allegations against Sushant's girlfriend, Rhea Chakraborty, and her family—abetment to suicide, fraud, and mental abuse. The case was no longer just a death investigation; it became a social and political debate.

CBI confirms: No conspiracy, Sushant died by suicide

Under public and media pressure, the case was handed over to the CBI. The ED investigated the financial transactions, while the NCB probed the drugs angle. Forensic teams recreated the scene, and AIIMS experts re-reviewed the medical reports.

The CBI closure report in 2025 said, "No conspiracy found in the case; Sushant's death was a suicide."

All the accused, including Rhea Chakraborty, were given a clean chit.

Mental health neglect or systemic failure?

According to the reports of CBI and AIIMS, Sushant was going through mental stress. Investigation of social media behavior and deleted messages also did not provide evidence of any serious conspiracy. But the question arises: was the state of mind of a sensitive, self-reliant artist not understood on time?

Rhea's return, but the pain still remains

Rhea Chakraborty, once at the center of intense controversy during the investigation, has gradually returned to the entertainment world. She is seen in 'Roadies' and is also running a fashion brand. But Sushant's family and millions of fans have not yet been able to recover from the bitter memories of that day.

So many questions still arise

Sushant's death was not just a case but a warning on issues like neglect of mental health, media trials, and transparency of the judicial process. Even after five years, even though the investigation has been closed, the questions are alive.

Will we ever know what was going on in Sushant's heart? Or will this incomplete story just get lost in the dust of time?