Edition 50

A Bona Fide Star
-N. Krithika, 2 nd year, ENE
“We should never forget the inevitable, as we will lose everything eventually. So why fret over any kind of
security? The idea is to just fly and experience it all while it lasts.”
The young ticket collector sat on a bench on a
lonely platform as a cold breeze swept his face. His
baffled mind couldn’t make any decisions, his futile
attempts to understand his own thoughts rendering
him numb and cold. Staring at those distant tracks,
he spotted a tiny glowing light and heard some
raucous shrieks which heralded the arrival of the
chugging train. The flickering reflections of the
train’s lights amidst the fog appeared like a ray of
hope, a ray which transformed all his dreams and
desires into a train that came rambling towards him.
This was a scene from the iconic movie MS Dhoni
- The Untold Story, a movie which successfully
managed to set a benchmark in the world of
Indian cinema and won worldwide applause. It
extensively unleashed the potential of its lead actor.
The time for the fulfilment of the dreams of the reel
life MS Dhoni - Sushant Singh Rajput - had come.
From being a National Physics Olympiad winner
to securing one of the top ranks in the AIEEE
exam, subsequently getting admission in one
of the most prestigious colleges in the country,
Delhi College of Engineering, his academic
achievements were exemplary. However, he
decided to quit engineering and soon made his
television debut. Rajput paved his way through
one of the most challenging, nepotism-driven
industries of the country - Bollywood. He set
remarkably high standards through his aweinspiring
performances and the choices of the
films he acted in. His dynamic debut in Kai Po Che
is the embodiment of how sheer talent and hard
work can make one achieve all the success in life.
His raw talent swept the industry like a hurricane.
He left the public awestruck and mesmerised
by his performance in the MS Dhoni biopic.
Be it a lighthearted comedy such as PK, an
emotional, nostalgic story like Chhichhore,
or a powerful narrative like Sonchiriya, the
choices of such myriad classics showcase
his versatility as an artist and as a performer.
Sushant vividly portrayed his creativity through
his Instagram handle, inspiring thousands of
young minds. One such fascinating post was
a picture of his bucket list, which enumerated
a series of stunning and inspiring events.
He explored the infinities of space and the
scintillating stars through his telescope, yet
always kept his feet firmly on the ground.
He checked off many of the items on his bucket
list, which included visiting his alma mater - Delhi
College of Engineering. The memory is still fresh in the
minds of the thousands of students who happened
to be present in the college that day. It was a tense
Sunday morning, with nervous faces anxiously
revising their notes and virtually anticipating the
grades which they would be getting. However,
Sushant completely altered the vibe through his
dynamic demeanour and charismatic personality.
Be it reel life or real life, he never failed to enchant his
audience. His sudden demise has left us all horrified,
creating a void which will remain hollow and unfilled.
He has taught us the most crucial life lessons: the
importance of love, hard work, faith in one’s dreams
and most importantly, the brevity of human life.
The film industry has lost a precious star, a soul who
with his outstanding performances illuminated
the cinematic world and paved his way to the big
screen. The avid stargazer concluded a beautiful
journey and commenced on a new one, a journey
where he now illuminates the boundless sky,
scattering his sequin starlight like embers of a dying
fire, winking and smiling at all his fans; for within their
hearts, he shall always remain the number one star.
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