Check out the list of the top 11 movies of a brilliant actor, Sushant Singh Rajput.
A pearl of an actor and a man with innumerable talents, Sushant Singh Rajput was lost on 14th June 2020. But he will live on forever in the hearts of thousands of his fans, being reminisced for his jolly attitude, his gentlemanly behavior, and his humbleness despite being a star.
His father, K.K. Singh, filed a complaint with Patna Police, naming actress Rhea Chakraborty (who was Sushant’s girlfriend at that time), and Samuel Miranda, among others. He also accused Rhea of siphoning off crores from Sushant’s bank account. However, the case is still being scrutinized by the CBI, and none of the above-mentioned charges has been established as of now.
In this article, we will take a look at some of his best contributions to the entertainment industry: Sushant Singh Rajput’s best movies
Earlier Life of Sushant Singh Rajput Sushant Singh Rajput was born on January 21, 1986, to Krishna Kumar Singh and Usha Singh, in Purnia, Bihar. He completed his schooling at St. Karen’s High School in Patna and then at Kulachi Hansraj Model School in New Delhi. Sushant Singh Rajput was not an average individual in his studies. He was a bright mind and cleared 11 engineering entrance examinations in his entire life.
In 2002, in a tragedy, he lost his mother, and his entire family relocated from Patna to Delhi. One of his sisters, Mitu Singh, is a state-level cricketer.
In 2003, he ranked in the top ten (7) in the Delhi College of Engineering Entrance Exam and got admission to B.E. Mechanical Engineering. Moreover, Sushant was also a National Olympiad Winner in Physics. At Delhi College of Engineering, he enthusiastically partook in theatre. He dropped out of college to follow his acting career.
Best Movies List of Sushant Singh Rajput
Dil Bechara
A film that initiated the trend of releasing big movies of Bollywood on the OTT platform was the last film of Sushant Singh Rajput – Dil Bechara. Featuring Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjana Sanghi, the movie was a Hindi adaptation of John Green’s popular novel The Fault in our stars, of which a Hollywood movie is also made.
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
Chhichhore
The Chhichhore movie is a sure-shot rollercoaster ride to nostalgia, go emotional, laugh your heart out, and much more. It’s a whole package and is one of the highest-grossing movies of Sushant Singh Rajput. If you haven’t savored this movie yet, then go for it; and will definitely be worth your time!
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
PK
Another great movie where Sushant played a short yet impactful role, as he played the character of a Pakistani guy, Sarfaraz Yusuf who was in love with an Indian girl Jaggu. The plot revolves around how Jaggu met Sarfaraz, and they both started falling for each other, but somehow, they got separated.
It focuses on how people are engrossed in their superstitions while ignoring reality. The lead role of PK is played by Amir Khan.
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
We got to witness Sushant’s versatile acting through this extraordinary story of Captain Cool, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. He portrayed the role of the legendary cricketer in the M.S. Dhoni movie so flawlessly that it is now almost impossible to imagine someone else who could have done that. This blockbuster gained him immense praise and applause. This movie also joined the 100 crore club and was the second-highest-grossing movie of his career.
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
Sonchiriya
Unfortunately, Sonchiriya , the masterpiece is not known to many people as mainstream cinema. Sonchiriya is an appealing movie that depicts the story of a gang of dacoits in Chambal in 1975 known for their disreputable crimes. Sushant shares the screen with the very talented Manoj Bajpayee and Bhumi Pednekar among others. This movie’s narrative is sure to keep you hooked till the very end.
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
Kai Po Che!
Based on Chetan Bhagat’s bestselling novel “The 3 Mistakes of My Life”, Kai Po Che (meaning a triumphant yell in Gujarati) is a memorable ode to friendship and the magical moments one shares with one’s closest companions – celebrating festivals, drunken dancing, watching cricket matches together, strategizing on how to catch the attention of the cute neighborhood girl, being there to watch each other’s back in troubled times and to celebrate one’s successes by screaming “Kai Po Che”!
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Detective Byomkesh Bakshy
As the name indicates, Sushant plays the part of the protagonist, a detective, Byomkesh Bakshy. Set in the period of war-torn Calcutta, this movie is unconditionally captivating and a gem for people who love the mystery genre. So, if you are one of those people and you haven’t seen the movie yet, this is your insignia to watch it.
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
Kedarnath
Based on the deadly floods of Uttarakhand in 2013 that took the life of more than 190 people, the Kedarnath movie tells the love story of a Muslim porter and a local Hindu girl who belongs to a Brahmin family.
It is a treat to watch Sushant play the role so naturally and realistically. Sara Ali Khan made her debut in this movie and had a strong stage presence. This movie will keep you hooked throughout only to end with a heart-breaking twist.
IMDb Rating: 6.7/10
Shudh Desi Romance
Featuring Sushant Singh Rajput, Parineeti Chopra, Vani Kapoor, and Rishi Kapoor, Shudh Desi Romance movie is produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Maneesh Sharma. The movie received a positive response from the critics as well and went on to be screened in the Gala presentation section of the Toronto International Film Festival in 2013.
IMDb Rating: 5.8/10
Raabta
Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon starring film “Raabta ” was released in 2017. This romantic action thriller movie shows the love story of Shiv and Saira played by Sushant and Kriti respectively who falls in love with each other and don’t want to part ways. But the story takes a great fold when a person named Zack played by Jim Sarbh comes to their life and claims to be the incarnated lover of Saira.
IMDb Rating: 4.7/10
Also Read: Kriti Sanon Upcoming Movies 2023
Drive
Drive, the action-heist movie was made under the direction of Tarun Mansukhani. The basic premise of this movie revolves around a group of thieves who makes the biggest robbery plan to get 300 kg of gold. Firstly, it was scheduled to release in 2018 but due to some unknown reasons, it was released on the well-known streaming platform, Netflix in 2019 rather than in the theatre.
IMDb Rating: 3.1/10
Sushant Singh Rajput: Awards
In 2010, Sushant won Indian Television Academy Awards for Most Popular Actor (Male); BIG Star Entertainment Award for Best Television Actor (Male); Boroplus Gold Awards for Best Actor in a Lead Role for ‘Pavitra Rishta’.
In 2011, the actor won another award for ‘Pavitra Rishta’– Kalakar Awards Favourite Actor (Male).
In 2014, Sushant Singh Rajput won Screen Awards for Best Male Debut for the film ‘Kia Po Che!’.
In 2017, Sushant won the Screen Awards Best Actor (Critics) and the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Best Actor for his film ‘M.S Dhoni: The Untold Story’.
