May 13, 2024: The popular actor Sushant Singh Rajput is not more, but he is still fondly remembered by his industry colleagues. The Family Man actor Manoj Bajpayee today shared very interesting , unknown insights about his bond with the late Sushant Singh, revealing how Rajput was deeply affected by gossip articles targeting him.
During a candid interview with Siddharth Kannan, Manoj Bajpayee, who co-starred with Rajput in the 2019 film “Sonchiriya,” spoke about Rajput’s vulnerability to blind items, stating, “He was very vulnerable in that matter. He was a good man, and good people are often affected.”
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Bajpayee also revealed how Sushant Singh Rajput would frequently seek his advice on dealing with such articles. “At times, he used to come to me and ask, ‘What should I do, sir?’ So I used to tell him, ‘Bro, don’t take it too seriously. I know because I have suffered, I am suffering, I am still suffering,'” shared Bajpayee.
The conversation further explored Bajpayee’s unique strategy for handling negativity. “There are some people, brother, whose films are doing well, who are in power; I handle them differently,” he explained. “I tell their friends that I’ll come and beat you up… Sushant used to laugh a lot.”
Bajpayee then quoted Rajput’s response, highlighting his contrasting approach, “Sir, only you can do this. I can’t. How can I do it?”
Despite the lighthearted exchange, Bajpayee emphasized that Rajput was genuinely troubled by these articles.
Sharing a glimpse into their personal connection, Bajpayee spoke fondly of Rajput’s love for the Bihari cuisine he prepared on set. “He was a sensitive and intelligent person,” said Bajpayee. “He used to love the mutton dish I cooked… ‘Manoj bhai, I want to come to your house and eat.’ I said, ‘As soon as I make it, I will call you.’ That was our last conversation. And exactly 10 days later, he passed away.”
In a raw and emotional response, Manoj Bajpayee spoke about the loss of Sushant Singh Rajput. He described feeling a profound sense of shock and disbelief, echoing the sentiment of many. Bajpayee compared it to losing someone much older, where acceptance might be easier. “They were just thriving,” he lamented, referring to both Rajput and Irrfan Khan. Their untimely passing left a void, especially considering their flourishing careers and international recognition. He concluded by stating he still struggles to come to terms with their absence.
Expressing his grief over Rajput’s demise, Bajpayee said, “I was shocked, shattered… It was too early. It’s difficult to come to terms with them going away.”