Days after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a closure report in the investigation of Sushant Singh Rajput 's death, his friend and fellow actor Krissann Barretto has said that she put her life and career at risk while talking about his death five years ago. ( Also read: Krissann Barretto on Sushant Singh Rajput’s demise: Things changed when Rhea came in his life ) Krissann Barretto on speaking up about Sushant Singh Rajput Sushant's death came as a shock to the entertainment industry. The actor had been a top name on TV till his transition to films in 2012, where too, he carved a successful career.
However, as many of Sushant's friends grieved and posted about him, many were accused of being opportunists. Addressing this on Shardul Pandit’s podcast Uncensored , Krissann said, “In India, if you are an actor, you can’t grieve. If your friend passes away, people assume you’re posting for attention.
Just because you’re in front of a camera, they think you’re performing. There’s no room for genuine emotion. There’s a reason nobody was talking about it.
” Krissann then added that when she spoke about it and the investigation taking place, she was advised to not talk and even lost work because of what she said. “It comes with risks. I risked my career, my life.
.. even my parents were furious with me for speaking out.
No one is so foolish as to risk their life for attention. People don’t realize how many doors get closed on you when you take a st.