Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Parineeti Chopra Recalls Sushant Singh Rajput’s Heartfelt Support
Parineeti Chopra spoke warmly about her former co-star Sushant Singh Rajput.
They worked together in the movie Shuddh Desi Romance.
While filming, Parineeti learned that she had received a National Award Special Mention.
Sushant became very excited and celebrated her achievement.
He even told people on the film set about the award.
Parineeti said he was like her cheerleader and a close friend.
They also enjoyed talking about school subjects, stars, and economics.
She said they understood each other very well.
The two actors had planned another film together, but it was never made.
Parineeti Chopra recalled Sushant Singh Rajput’s enthusiastic reaction when she won a National Award Special Mention.
Sushant reportedly celebrated by shouting that he was working with a National Award winner and later told the film set.
The actors developed a friendship and discussed subjects including stars and economics beyond their film work.
Chopra and Rajput co-starred in the 2013 romantic comedy Shuddh Desi Romance.
Chopra said they were expected to work together again in a Homi Adajania film, but the project never materialized.
- Who
- Parineeti Chopra recalled her friendship with her Shuddh Desi Romance co-star Sushant Singh Rajput; Rishi Kapoor was also present during the award announcement described.
- What
- Chopra remembered Rajput’s enthusiastic support after she received a National Award Special Mention for Ishaqzaade and discussed their shared interests.
- When
- The memory concerns the period when Shuddh Desi Romance was being filmed in 2013; Chopra shared it during a later promotional event.
- Where
- The award announcement was celebrated at a hotel poolside, and the film was shot for release in India.
- Why
- Chopra was discussing her career and remembered Rajput as a supportive friend and intellectual companion.
- Film
- Shuddh Desi Romance, a 2013 romantic comedy directed by Maneesh Sharma
- Co-stars
- Parineeti Chopra and Sushant Singh Rajput
- Award recalled
- Parineeti Chopra’s National Award Special Mention for Ishaqzaade
- Celebration
- Rajput celebrated the award with Chopra at a hotel poolside and later announced it on set
- Shared interests
- The pair discussed stars, economics, and academic subjects
- Planned collaboration
- They were expected to make another film with Homi Adajania, but it did not happen
- Film reception
- Shuddh Desi Romance was described as a hit in India and screened at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival