Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide: Actor's last Instagram post was about his mother

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who allegedly died by hanging at his Mumbai residence on June 14, wrote about his mother in his last post on social media site Instagram.

The 34-year-old actor, known for films such as 'Kai Po Che!', 'Kedarnath' and 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story', among others, was found hanging at his Bandra apartment, a police official told news agency PTI.

"Blurred past evaporating from teardrops. Unending dreams carving an arc of smile. And a fleeting life, negotiating between the two. Maa", Rajput wrote in a heartfelt tribute to his mother on June 3.

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Blurred past evaporating from teardrops Unending dreams carving an arc of smile And a fleeting life, negotiating between the two... #माँ

A post shared by Sushant Singh Rajput (@sushantsinghrajput) on Jun 3, 2020 at 5:43am PDT

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According to news reports, the actor's mother died in 2002, when he was a teenager.

Rajput was most known for portraying Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the legendary cricketer's biopic. His last big screen release was Chhichhore.

Tributes and expressions of shock poured in as soon as the news of Rajput's demise broke.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a tweet, "Sushant Singh Rajput...a bright young actor gone too soon. He excelled on TV and in films. His rise in the world of entertainment inspired many and he leaves behind several memorable performances. Shocked by his passing away. My thoughts are with his family and fans. Om Shanti."

Rajput's co-star from 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story', Kiara Advani, tweeted: "Deeply saddened. My heart goes out to Sushants family at this time. Reminiscing and cherishing every moment of our Dhoni shoot. Can’t believe this.. gone too too soon."

Actor Akshay Kumar tweeted: "Honestly this news has left me shocked and speechless...I remember watching #SushantSinghRajput in Chhichhore and telling my friend Sajid, its producer how much I’d enjoyed the film and wish I’d been a part of it. Such a talented actor...may God give strength to his family".

Director and producer Karan Johar said on Twitter, “This is heartbreaking....I have such strong memories of the times we have shared ...I can’t believe this ....Rest in peace my friend...when the shock subsides only the best memories will remain....”