Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra remembers Sushant Singh Rajput on birth anniversary: ‘Wish you were here to…’

Bigg Boss 18 winner Karan Veer Mehra shared a throwback picture with Sushant Right Rajput. The actor died in 2020.

Updated on: Jan 21, 2025, 22:32:02 IST

By Santanu Das

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Karan Veer Mehra is currently basking in all the best wishes from fans after he was announced as the winner of Bigg Boss 18. The actor took to his Instagram Stories to post a picture of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, and remember him as a friend on his 39th birth anniversary. (Also read: Sushant Singh Rajput's sister, Ekta Kapoor remember him on his 39th birth anniversary: 'You aren't just a memory')

Karan Veer Mehra remembered Sushant Singh Rajput on his birth anniversary.

What Karan Veer Mehra said about Sushant

Karan took to his Instagram Stories to share a picture from years ago. In the picture the two friends were seen enjoying a candid moment, with Sushant laughing. In the caption, Karan wrote, “I wish you were here to see this bhai.” He also put a happy birthday gif on the picture and added the hashtag SSR.

Sushant's sister, Shweta Singh Kirti, also remembered him on his 39th birth anniversary. “You are not just a memory—you are an energy, a force that continues to inspire. Bhai, you are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure. Today, we celebrate you—your brilliance, your passion, and your infinite soul,” she wrote in the caption of her post.

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Sushant was found dead in his Mumbai home on June 14, 2020. His father had lodged a complaint against actor Rhea Chakraborty, accusing her of abetment of suicide. Both Rhea and her brother, Showik Chakraborty, were arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in a drug case related to Sushant. They were granted bail after a few months. His final, film Dil Bechara, was released posthumously.

Meanwhile, Karan Veer emerged as the eventual winner of Bigg Boss after spending three months in the house. He took home the ₹50 lakh prize money. Vivian Dsena emerged as the first runner-up of the show hosted by Salman Khan.

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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