Sushant Singh Rajput a brilliant human being and performer which the industry got to witness with his par excellence in acting he had won the hearts of the Indian audiences. On the 4th death anniversary of the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput on June 14th, 2024, we reflect on the pain left in the hearts of his fans and the entire film industry since his untimely demise in 2020. Despite his short-lived career, Sushant's exceptional talent, intelligence and versatility had already made his name in Indian cinema. As we remember his remarkable journey, let's explore five iconic movies that the gifted actor had to let go due to various prior commitment and circumstances.

1. 'Kabir Singh'

Sushant Singh Rajput was in the running for the lead role of 'Kabir Singh' the controversial yet successful film. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the movie revolves around a character who is brilliant yet flawed surgeon struggling with anger management issues and heartbreak. While Sushant was considered for the role, it eventually went to Shahid Kapoor, who delivered a powerful performance, earning both acclaim and criticism. Sushant's potential portrayal of the flawed yet compelling character remains a missed opportunity for his fans, who couldn't help but wonder how he would have brought his unique touch to the role.

2. 'Ram Leela'

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus 'Ram Leela' was reportedly offered to Sushant Singh Rajput for the lead role of Ram Rajari. However, due to his prior commitments and conflicting schedules prevented him from taking on the project. The role eventually went to Ranveer Singh, who delivered a great performance alongside Deepika Padukone. Despite missing out on 'Ram Leela,' fans of SSR couldn't help but speculate about the what and how his interpretation of the character would have added a different dimension to the epic romance.

3. 'Andhadhun'

Sushant Singh Rajput's attention initially got caught onto the character of Akash Sarraf of the critically acclaimed thriller 'Andhadhun'. Directed by Sriram Raghavan, the film featured a gripping intense narrative and stellar performances, ultimately starring Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead role. The reason for the actor stepping away from the project is reportedly the Creative differences between Sushant and the director. Ayushmann's portrayal gathered widespread acclaim, but fans couldn't help but wonder how Sushant would have added a unique layer to the performance.

4. 'Befikre'

'Befikre' was a romantic comedy-drama Directed by Aditya Chopra that aimed to recreate the success of 'Shuddh Desi Romance.' considering the chemistry in previous projects The producers had hopes of casting Sushant Singh Rajput and Vaani Kapoor in the lead roles. However, Sushant's unavailability led to Ranveer Singh being casted instead. Despite mixed reviews, fans pondered how Sushant's presence would have influenced the narrative of the film and added his trademark charm to the romantic saga.

As we still try to sink in Sushant Singh Rajput's death anniversary, Despite the missed opportunities that could have further showcased his talent and versatility as an artist we would only celebrate his remarkable journey. Though he may no longer be with us, his presence continues to be felt through his unforgettable performances and the profound impact he had on Indian cinema.