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Sushant Singh Rajput was going to start a film with me, says Rumi Jaffrey

16 Jun 2020

Writer-director RumiJaffreyis in a state of shock after hearing ofSushantSingh Rajputs sudden death. This is the third death of someone so close to me happening within weeks. Rishi Kapoorwas like a brother, thenWajid Khan who was like family. And now Sushant.I cant believe it! Sushantwas very close to me and my family. He loved my wifes cooking and insisted on having herkhana as soon as thelockdownwould be over. We had to meet for the film that we were doing. It was to be produced by VashuBhagnani. For some time nowSushantand I were discussing a possible project together. He told me to leave the choice of producer to him, we finally zeroed in onVashuji, reveals Rumi.The shooting was to begin in July. We were to shoot the film in London. But then this virus ended all our plans. We had promised to meet immediately after the lockdown. But it seems God had others plans.RumiJaffrey cannot understand why Sushantneeded to end his life. He always had a smile for everyone. He was so full of positive energy. My son loved him. I am talking to you away from his hearing distance because he would get very disturbed to hear me talking of Sushant in the pastIts easy for people to make sarcastic comments on the social media about all those privileged Bollywood people who abandonedSushantin his final days. But no one abandoned him. During his final months he just didnt want to meet anyone.Is it true thatSushantrecommended RheaChakrabortyfor RumiJaffreysChehre?Not true at all. Rhea was on board from the beginning. She didnt replaceKritiKharbanda. Krystle DSouza did, says Rumi.