Sushant Singh Rajput, Bollywood actor who starred in films like Chhichhore, PK and a biopic on MS Dhoni, was found dead at his Bandra residence in Mumbai. The news came as a shock to the people across the country. As we mourn the sudden death, the childhood coach of Dhoni, Keshav Banerjee revealed that the actor was keen to learn the helicopter shot.
MS Dhoni: The Untold Story made Sushant a household name in India. An introvert by nature, he was extremely hardworking and passionate about his work. He portrayed India’s most decorated sportsperson in the 2016 blockbuster of Dhoni’s biopic.
Sushant Singh Rajput wanted to learn helicopter shot: Keshav Banerjee
Among many traits of MS Dhoni that Sushant Singh Rajput did to near perfection, the helicopter shot was one to remember. Keshav Banerjee told IANS that he used to ask him to help him with the helicopter shot and Dhoni’s mannerisms while playing it to perfection.
“He was such a gentle boy. He was so well behaved and I today as I watch news channels, I cannot believe it,” Banerjee said.
“I remember when he came to Ranchi. We had a long chat. I was there. Mahi’s friends were there. He always used to tell me, ‘dada Dhoni ka helicopter shot sikha do na (please teach me how to play the helicopter shot)’.
“Sushant was after me, the way Mahi used to play it, what were his facial expressions. He was so focussed. Single-minded determination. That’s why it came out so well. You could not tell it was not Dhoni. Today I have only memories, and I really am in utter shock,” he added.
Meanwhile, reports suggest that Sushant Singh Rajput hanged himself in his house on Sunday afternoon. A domestic help found himself hanging and raised the alarm. The police brought his body to Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital from his residence to follow the protocol. Meanwhile, the news broke out, a sense of grief gripped the entire country including the cricketers.