Living with memories on his birthday, friends of Sushant Singh Rajput remember him as 'SRK's true fan' and a 'shining star'

Sushant Singh Rajput's absence on his birthday (January 21) is being felt by many in the television industry who knew him. They have taken to their social media handles to share their fondest memories of the actor and remembered him as 'SRK's true fan' and a 'shining star'. Take a look at what they said...

Good friend Mahesh Shetty's emotional note on Sushant Singh Rajput's birthday read, "Somewhere in your hyper sleep, when you are traveling at the speed of light near some black hole... Just want to let you know that I miss you brother. This day will never be the same #tilliseeyouagain." (Photo: Instagram)

Sushant's Pavitra Rishta co-star and former girlfriend, Ankita Lokhande has been sharing unseen videos of the actor where he can be seen dancing on Shah Rukh Khan's song and playing with his pet Scotch. She wrote with one, "The actress wrote, "I don’t know how to start and what to say but yes today I’m gonna share a few of your old videos Sushant to celebrate you. These are the only memories I hv with u and I will always remember you like this..happy, intelligent, romantic, mad and adorable #scotch has always missed u and now I guess he misses u more. I pray and I know tum jaha ho waha bahut khush ho...happy birthday to u...u will be missed #memoriesforlife."

Ankita revealed in another caption how big a fan Sushant was of Shah Rukh Khan. She posted a video where he is seen dancing on one of SRK's popular numbers and wrote, "Happy birthday Sushant. A true SRK fan. Keep smiling wherever u r." (Photo: Instagram)

The actor, who was quite close to Sushant and Ankita, recalled, "@bombaysunshine and @sushantsinghrajput birthday were just a day apart and I remember @lokhandeankita calling us for his birthday and we had decided to throw a birthday together but it never happened and now it never will...Wherever you are my brother, I'm sure you are spreading your infectious love and smile...Love you." (Photo: Instagram)

Sharing a photo of a fun moment with Sushant, Karanveer wished the late actor and wrote alongside, "#happybirthday #bhai #sushantsinghrajput." He also posted several heartbroken emojis. (Photo: Instagram)

Ekta was the first to give a break to Sushant in her television show, Pavitra Rishta. She shared stills from the daily soap on her social media account today and wrote, "Sushi forever ! Shining bright like a star! Love n light wherever u r! Happie birth on earth day!"

Nakuul Mehta might have not been close to Sushant but the actor shared an old note on Sushant's birthday that he had posted last year after his passing away. In the post, Nakuul reflected on life and the nature of showbiz. He questioned the 'fragility of lives and the depth of relationships' in a business which thrives on emotions. His note is filled with self reflection. (Photo: Instagram)

Remembering the late actor, former Bigg Boss contestant Deepak Thakur wrote, "काश कि आपको वापस बुला पाते �� Happy Birthday to you �� @sushantsinghrajput. इश्वर आपकी कीर्ति बनाए रखें और आप जहाँ भी हैं वहाँ भी आपका जलवा कायम रहे (I wish we could call you back, may god keep you happy wherever you are and may you continue to spread joy in the heavens)." (Photo: Instagram)