Mumbai: Late Sushant Singh Rajput’s California-based sister Shweta Singh Kirti wishes the actor was around to witness Chhichhore winning a National Award in the Best Hindi Film category.
“Chhichhore wins National Film Award. Bhai, I know you are watching, but I wish you were there to receive the award. Not a single day passes when I don’t feel proud of you. #ChhichhoreBagsNationalAward #SushantOurHero,” Shweta tweeted.
'Chhichhore' wins National Film Award.” Bhai, I know you are watching, but I wish you were there to receive the award. Not a single day passes when I don’t feel proud of you. 🙏 #ChhichhoreBagsNationalAward #SushantOurHero https://t.co/iph8MYmd7q
— Shweta Singh Kirti (@shwetasinghkirt) March 23, 2021
In a separate tweet, she shared photographs of a Sushant Singh Rajput memorial plaque.
It reads: “Sushant Singh Rajput (1986-2020, Bihar, Mumbai, India), an actor, keen Astronomer, environmentalist and humanitarian, a soul that touched millions.”
Sharing the photos, Shweta tweeted: “He lives on… his name lives on… his essence lives on! That is the impact of a pure soul! You are God’s own child my baby… you will always live on… #ForeverSushant.”
He lives on… his name lives on… his essence lives on! That is the impact of a pure soul! You are God’s own child my baby… you will always live on…❤️ #ForeverSushant pic.twitter.com/ea8HNW7iBH
— Shweta Singh Kirti (@shwetasinghkirt) March 23, 2021
Chhichhore, which bagged the National Award this year, had a theatrical release September 6, 2019. Sushant died on June 14, 2020.
Producer Sajid Nadiadwala has dedicated the victory to late Sushant, lead actor of the film.