Veer Pahariya, the grandson of former Maharashtra Chief Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, made his Bollywood debut in Sky Force, starring alongside Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan and Nimrat Kaur. Recently, the actor revealed how the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's career inspired him.
Speaking about Sushant’s influence, Veer told India Today, "One career that I’ve really looked closely at in terms of film choices has been Sushant’s. I have been a big fan of his, from his TV days to when he did Gattu sir’s (Abhishek Kapoor) film (Kai Po Che!) and up to his last film. He was a man, an actor, and an artiste with a voice. He had a certain originality, and I really respect that about him. Sushant is someone who truly inspired me."
Sky Force is directed by Abhishek Anil Kapur and Sandeep Kewlani, and produced by Maddock Films and Jio Studios. The film was released on January 24, 2025.
As per Sacnilk, Sky Force earned Rs 6.25 crore in all languages on first Monday after its release, bringing its total earnings to Rs 68.50 crore.
Meanwhile, Sushant Singh Rajput passed away at the age of 34 by suicide in June 2020 at his Mont Blanc Apartments in Bandra, Mumbai.
Rajput gained immense popularity after starring in the hit serial Pavitra Rishta, which also featured his ex-girlfriend Ankita Lokhande. He later made his Bollywood debut with Kai Po Che and went on to star in several successful films, including Shuddh Desi Romance, PK, M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, Raabta, Kedarnath, and Chhichhore, among others.
Sushant Singh Rajput's last film was Dil Bechara, which was based on John Green's 2012 novel The Fault in Our Stars. The film was released in July 2020 on Disney+Hotstar, a month after his tragic demise.
