Bollywood News - I knew the pain you were going through: Shekhar Kapur...

Aden - Yasmine El Tohamy - Condolences over Sushant Singh Rajput continued for the second day on Monday, as many in Bollywood still cannot believe the young actor is no more.

Reportedly, Sushant was battling depression over the past few months.

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur had once announced he would make his ambitious sci-fi thriller Paani with Sushant, and he had a rough idea about what Sushant was going through in his life.

"I knew the pain you were going through. I knew the story of the people that let you down so bad that you would weep on my shoulder. I wish I was around the last six months. I wish you had reached out to me. What happened to you was their Karma. Not yours," said Kapur.

Veteran actor Dharmendra shared that Sushant's sudden demise hit him a lot, stating how "cruel" show business can be.

" Pyaare Sushant, naa film dekhi na kabhi mila tum se ....par tere achaanak chale jaane se bada sadma laga (Dear Sushant... I had never met you or seen your films but your sudden departure comes as a big shock). This beautiful beloved 'show business' is very cruel. I can imagine your unbearable pain. I share the pain of your loving family and friends," he tweeted.

Sushant's demise has left Alia Bhatt "speechless".

"I'm in a deep state of shock. No matter how much I think about it, I don't have the words. I'm totally devastated. You've left us too soon. You will be missed by each and every one of us. My deepest condolences to Sushant's family, loved ones, and his fans," Alia wrote.

Tahir Raj Bhasin, Sushant's co-star in Chhichhore, expressed on Twitter, along with an image. "I will remember you as the boy who dared to dream. Your passionately curious intellect, deep fascination for astronomy and what lies beyond lead to the most awesome on set conversations," he wrote.

Fashion designer Manish Malhotra wrote recalled the moment when Sushant walked along with his Chhichhore co-star Shraddha Kapoor for the former's show. "I had met him only once before and then asked him to walk for the show as I felt he suited this collection. He immediately agreed and came home for fittings .. when he came for rehearsals he said he was nervous as he had not walked before and I remember telling him you are such a good actor you will be fine and just smile as your smile is endearing and charming. He was wonderful in this show as he and @shraddhakapoor walked and made a lovely pair together and today this is wonderful cherished memory forever .. I woke up this morning thinking about him & still can't beileve it. It's really sad and how I wish this had not happened. You will be dearly missed," Manish posted.

Actress Preity Zinta shared: "I'm stunned beyond words. What an incredible loss, an incredible mind and an jncredible talent. Will miss seeing stars from the telescope on your terrace, our Astrophysics and NASA conversations, dance competitions, cricket celebrations and ghazal nights. I'm gonna miss you @sushantsinghrajput TOO MUCH! Gone too soon. Love you. Rest in peace my friend. My condolences and strength to the family."

"Can't still believe.. but I know somewhere your mother is hugging you n keeping you safe. Be at peace my dearest," Farah Khan Kunder wrote as caption to an image she posted.