Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021: Sushant Singh Rajput honoured at the event

Sushant Singh Rajput Picture Courtesy: Pallav Paliwal

Sushant Singh Rajput passed away last year on June 14. Ever since then, his fans have been pouring tributes to him and his legacy on social media. And in the recently held Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2021, the actor was honoured and remembered for his contribution to the Hindi film industry with his films and performances.

He was awarded the Best Actor Critics Award posthumously. The official Instagram page of the award ceremony shared the news, have a look right here:

Coming to Rajput, success happened pretty early in the form of Pavitra Rishta, a very famous and popular television show. After Pavitra Rishta and its subsequent success, it was Bollywood calling for Rajput and he made a gripping debut with 2013's Kai Po Che. A resonating, relevant film that explored the themes of friendship, religion, and hope, Rajput delivered a confident, charismatic performance and it was immediately announced that a new star arrived on the block.

There was no looking back for the actor then. He went on to do films like Shuddh Desi Romance, PK, Kedarnath, Sonchiriya, and Chhichhore. His most memorable performance came in 2016 when he took the challenge to emulate the physical and emotional nuances of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in his biopic, M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story. Lauded by fans and critics alike for his effective and energetic performance, Rajput nailed such a complex character with ease and aplomb!