In connection with an accidental death case registered at Bandra Police Station in actor Sushant Singh Rajput's suicide case, casting director Mukesh Chhabra's statement was recorded on Wednesday.

Mumbai's Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abhishek Trimukhe on Wednesday recorded the statement of film and casting director Mukesh Chhabra in connection with the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

While getting his statement recorded, Chhabra told police that Rajput was a good actor and used to share good relations with him.

"Mukesh Chhabra's statement was recorded in Bandra police station. He said that his relations with Rajput were good. He did a film named 'Drive' recently where he did good work," DCP Abhishek Trimukhe told media persons.

Chhabra had also directed Rajput's last completely shot film - 'Dil Bechara' - which was slated to hit the theatres on May 8 but was postponed due to the coronavirus crisis.

Earlier on Monday, Chhabra had penned down a long emotional post grieving the demise of his close friend.


Rajput had allegedly died of suicide at his Bandra residence by hanging himself on Sunday, as per the police.

The untimely death of Rajput has sent shockwaves among celebrities and his fans. Scores of actors and public figures from all quarters expressed their condolences.