Guwahati: Billboards in the US demanding justice in the death case of actor Sushant Singh Rajput were taken down by a media company that believes that the campaign is trying to malign the 'woman associated with Sushant' (Rhea Chakraborty).
Sushant's sister Shweta took to Twitter and Instagram to share screenshots of an exchange. She further termed it as an 'PR' exercise to derail the campaign. "It seems the paid PR has it's reach everywhere. Hollywood Billboard company reached out telling they will not keep the Billboard any longer! The wordings on the billboard only demanded fair trial and justice! #Report4SSR #JusticeForSushantSinghRajputt #Warriors4SSR," she wrote in her post.
The company wrote in the e-mail, "The team had not done their research on what the campaign was regarding. It is their interpretation that this is a smear campaign of the woman that is "associated" with Sushant. (Company name redacted) is choosing to cut ties with any involvement of the campaign. You will be given a refund for the days remaining. Thank you."
"Okay, In that case, I will be expecting a full reimbursement for the week of September 1-6. Additionally, I assume you are willing to go on record with this statement. as I will be required to share it with my donors as an explanation for why the billboard is no longer up. Thanks," read the reply to the company's mail.
It is as of yet unknown if the conversation is between Shweta and the company, or a fan of the actor who organized funds for the billboards. Shweta has been posting pictures of billboards from across the United Stated featuring Sushant's pictures and demanding justice for the deceased actor.
It is to be noted that on August 19, the Supreme Court had asked the Central Investigation Bureau (CBI) to investigate the case related to the Sushant Singh Ra death. Sushant's father had filed an FIR in Patna against actor's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty and five others for abetment to suicide. The case is currently also being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate and the Narcotics Control Bureau from different 'angles.'