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Sushant Singh Rajput death: Police records close friend's statement

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Published : Jun 22, 2020, 12:48 PM IST

Probing the case of Bollywood's rising actor Sushant Singh Rajput death, Mumbai police officials have now recorded the statement of late actor's close friend Siddharth Pithani.

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Mumbai: After Rhea Chakraborty, police officials have recorded the statements of Sushant Singh Rajput's close friend Siddharth Pithani.

Pithani who happens to be the creative manager of the deceased actor was caught on the lens as he left Bandra Police station.

According to news reports, Siddharth used to share the apartment with Sushant.

The Kai Po Che! actor, who died at 34, was found hanging in his Bandra apartment on Sunday, sending shockwaves in the film industry and elsewhere.

His untimely demise has also sparked an uproar on social media, shedding light on the existing nepotism and favouritism in the film industry.

So far, Bandra police have recorded the statements of over 13 people, including Rajput's family members and close friends like actor Rhea Chakraborty and casting director Mukesh Chhabra.

READ | Sushant Singh Rajput death row: Complaint filed against Rhea Chakraborty

"Police are investigating various angles, including that of professional rivalry, in the case," said a police official.

Meanwhile, police officials have also asked Yash Raj Films to submit a copy of the contract they had signed with Sushant.

The deceased actor had worked in two Yash Raj Films production - Shuddh Desi Romance (2013) directed by Maneesh Sharma and in director Dibakar Banerjee directed Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! (2015).

His third film under the banner was supposed to be Paani, directed by Shekhar Kapur. However, YRF had reportedly backed out of the project.

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