After rising to Bollywood fame, Sushant Singh Rajput, initially known for TV, made a memorable TV return for a special CID episode in 2015, reprising his ‘Detective Byomkesh Bakshy’ role. Investigating a poisoning case in Mumbai, he uncovers links to a Kolkata murder, aiding CID to solve the case with Anand Tiwari’s character. His acclaimed portrayal in ‘Detective Byomkesh Bakshy’ sparked sequel talks, halted by his tragic 2020 demise. Starting with ‘Kai Po Che’, Sushant’s career peaked with ‘MS Dhoni: The Untold Story’, earning critical and commercial acclaim, solidifying his Bollywood presence. His untimely passing left a void in the industry and hearts of fans worldwide.
Even after achieving significant success in Bollywood, late actor
Sushant Singh
Rajput, who initially rose to fame through television, made a noteworthy return to the small screen for a special episode. In a special episode aired in 2015,
Sushant Singh Rajput
played a detective in the hit TV series CID.
Just before the release of his film ‘Detective Byomkesh Bakshy’, Sushant appeared on the show as his character from the film, aiding ACP Pradyuman, Daya, and Abhijeet in unraveling a series of murders spanning across Mumbai and Kolkata.
As Sushant’s character investigates a suspected case of poisoning, he carefully gathers clues. Upon arriving in Mumbai, he discovers that the team has also been looking into a murder possibly linked to the one in Kolkata. Teaming up with the investigators, Sushant’s character, alongside Anand Tiwari, who portrayed Byomkesh’s trusted ally Ajit in the film, successfully tracks down the culprits. The episode concludes on a positive note with the case solved.
Sushant earned critical acclaim for his portrayal in
Dibakar Banerjee
’s ‘Detective Byomkesh Bakshy’. Plans for a potential sequel were in discussion, but unfortunately, following Sushant’s untimely demise in 2020, those plans were shelved.
Sushant marked his debut with ‘Kai Po Che’, which garnered significant critical acclaim. However, his career soared to new heights with his portrayal of
Mahendra Singh Dhoni
in ‘MS Dhoni: The Untold Story’. Not only did he earn widespread critical acclaim for the role, but he also solidified his presence at the box office. Tragically, Sushant Singh passed away in 2020, with his body discovered at his residence in Mumbai.