Did you know late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput shared a special relationship with Kerala? It was during the devastating flood of 2018, the actor came forward to help the state by donating rupees 1 crore to the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund.

Interestingly, the actor won the hearts of many as he decided to make his donation on behalf of a netizen who had tagged him in a comment on his social media post saying, " I don't have the money, but I want to donate some food. How can I donate? Please tell me." In no time, Sushant responded to the post.

He replied, "I will donate Rs1 crore in your name, make sure that it directly reaches our friends out there, and post it on Instagram thanking you for making me do this. Thank you so much for wanting to."

Sushant kept his word and later shared a screenshot of his donation, tagging the fan's name with the hashtag 'My Kerala'. He wrote, "As promised (to you) my friend, what you wanted to do has been done. You made me do this. So be extremely proud of yourself. You delivered exactly when it was needed. Lots and lots of love. My Kerala."

Remembering the help of the late actor, Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan tweeted, "We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Sushant Singh Rajput. His early demise is a great loss to the Indian Film industry. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends & supporters. We take a moment to remember his support during the time of Kerala floods." The actor had also helped people of Nagaland, who were also affected by floods, in September 2018. He donated Rs 1.25 crore to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who was found dead in his Mumbai apartment on Sunday, carved a niche for himself in Bollywood. The actor had reportedly committed suicide at his home where he was living alone during the lockdown. He was reportedly battling depression over the past few months and undergoing treatment for the same.

Sushant who started his acting career on the small screen got his big break in Bollywood in 2013 with 'Kai Po Che!'. In 2016, Sushant hit the peak of his career, by playing the lead in former Indian captain MS Dhoni's biopic M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'.

We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Sushant Singh Rajput. His early demise is a great loss to the Indian Film industry. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends & supporters.

We take a moment to remember his support during the time of Kerala floods. pic.twitter.com/OKampA9w05

— Pinarayi Vijayan (@vijayanpinarayi) June 14, 2020

As promised my friend, @subhamranjan66, what you wanted to do has been done. You made me do this, so be extremely proud of yourself. You delivered exactly when it was needed.
Lots and lots of love. FLY??
Cheers ??????✊????❤️#MyKerala ??☀️??????❤️#KeralaReliefFunds pic.twitter.com/fqrFpmKNhK

— Sushant Singh Rajput (@itsSSR) August 21, 2018

Shocked & saddened to hear about the untimely demise of Sushant Singh Rajput. He personally handed over a cheque to me when Nagaland was affected by floods & landslides in 2018. His love & generous contribution to the people of Nagaland will always be remembered. May his soul RIP pic.twitter.com/KQ5EHl5K2K

— Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) June 14, 2020