AgenciesJune 14, 2025, marks five years since the sudden passing of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, whose untimely death in 2020 sent shockwaves through the entertainment world and left his admirers heartbroken. Despite the legal ambiguity and ongoing debates surrounding the circumstances of his demise, Sushant’s spirit continues to inspire millions. Aside from being known for being a versatile actor, Rajput was also an ace when it came to academics. According to a Times of India report, Rajput scored an All India Rank of 7 in the Delhi College of Engineering Entrance Examination in 2003. He enrolled in a mechanical engineering course at Delhi College of Engineering (now Delhi Technological University) but dropped out in the third year of college to pursue acting. He was also a National Olympiad Winner in Physics. He cleared as many as eleven engineering entrance exams, including that for the ISM Dhanbad.
As per a report by The Hindu, Rajput also had a passion for sciences, especially astronomy.
In a 2017 interview with the Hindustan Times, the 'Shudh Desi Romance' star admitted that engineering was not his first choice and he wanted to become an astronomer.
As per a report by The Hindu, Rajput also had a passion for sciences, especially astronomy.
In a 2017 interview with the Hindustan Times, the 'Shudh Desi Romance' star admitted that engineering was not his first choice and he wanted to become an astronomer.
"Engineering wasn’t my choice. I wanted to be an astronaut, and later, an Air Force pilot. I remember tearing up my Top Gun poster when my parents told me that was not going to happen. Apparently, I was going to be an engineer. Maybe the drama I did that day should’ve given everyone a clue! But truly, I was gutted..." he told HT.
In the same interview, he revealed that despite receiving a scholarship to Stanford University, he decided to enroll in Shiamak Davar's dancing classes. Rajput began his career as a background dancer and was part of the background crew in the 'Dhoom Again' song in the 2007 film 'Dhoom 2'. In June 2020, Sushant was found lifeless in his Mumbai residence. Authorities initially attributed the cause of death to suicide by hanging, citing reports of depression and a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. The medical and forensic findings described it as a clear case of suicide, yet the case continues to spark debate and investigation even today.
