'He dreamed without restraint': Sushant Singh Rajput's family to create a memorial to his life at childhood home

The family has announced they will start a foundation in his name in statement mourning his death

The family of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput is setting up a memorial to his life. AP Photos

Farah Andrews

Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's family has released an official statement mourning his death.

In the statement, the family reflects upon the life of the Chhichhore actor, who died aged 34 on June 14, as well as his passions and hobbies.

They also announced that a foundation, the Sushant Singh Rajput Foundation (SSRF), will be set up in his name.

It will "support young talents in areas close to his heart – cinema, science and sports."

Sushant Singh Rajput attends the book launch of 'Boundless' in Mumbai on April 10, 2019. AFP

Sushant Singh Rajput attends the Big Zee Entertainment Awards 2017 ceremony in Mumbai. AFP

Sushant Singh Rajput was the male lead in 'Chhichhore', which follows seven young friends as they navigate college and hostel life. Fox Star Studios

Sushant Singh Rajput in 'Sonchiriya', he played rebel, Lakhna. Courtesy Brain On Rent

Sushant Singh Rajput played Ishaan Bhatt in 'Kai Po Che!' in 2013, his film debut. Courtesy UTV Motion Pictures

Sushant Singh Rajput dances at the 14th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) at The Venetian hotel in Macau on July 6, 2013. AFP

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput and actress Anushka Sharma in 'PK'. Courtesy Rajkumar Hirani Films

Sushant Singh Rajput in 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story'. Courtesy: Empire International Gulf

Sushant Singh Rajput in 'Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!'. Courtesy Yash Raj Films

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput during promotion of his film 'Kai Po Che!' in January 2013 in Mumbai, India. Getty Images

Sushant Singh Rajput poses for a profile shoot at Andheri in January 2015 in Mumbai, India. Getty Images

Sushant Singh Rajput performs during the 18th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Festival at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. AFP

Sushant Singh Rajput poses for a picture as he attends the Star Screen Awards ceremony in Mumbai on December 16, 2018. AFP

Sushant Singh Rajput poses for a picture during the promotion of the upcoming Hindi film 'Sonchiraiya', in Mumbai on January 7, 2019. AFP

Sushant Singh Rajput performs at the 'Umang Mumbai Police Show 2017’ in Mumbai in January 2017. AFP

Sushant Singh Rajput poses for a photograph during the grand finale of Lakme Fashion Week (LFW) on August 20, 2017 in Mumbai. AFP

"The world's Sushant Singh Rajput was simply Gulshan to us," the statement begins.

"He was free-spirited, talkative and incredibly bright. He was curious about just everything. He dreamed without restraint, and chased those dreams with the heart of a lion. He smiled generously.

"He was the pride and inspiration of the family. His telescope was his most prized possession, through which he fondly gazed at the stars.

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His loss has created a permanent, glaring void in the family that will never be filled

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"We can't bring ourselves to accept that we wouldn't get to hear his easy laughs anymore. That we wouldn't see his sparkling eyes again. That we wouldn't hear his endless rants about science again.

"His loss has created a permanent, glaring void in the family that will never be filled."

As well as setting up the foundation, the family announced plans to turn his childhood home in Rajiv Nagar, Patna, into a memorial.

"We will put his personal memorabilia and belongings there, that include thousands of books, his telescope, flight-simulator etc, for his fans and admirers," the family announced in the statement. "From now on, we intend to maintain his Instagram, Twitter and Facebook page as legacy accounts to keep his memories alive. We once again thank you all for the thoughts and prayers."

Read the full statement here: 

The full statement from Sushant Singh Rajput's family mourning his death. 

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Updated: June 27, 2020, 8:09 AM