Sushant Singh Rajput and Disha Salian Case: What Is the 13 Deaths Theory? Full Timeline, Claims and Unanswered Questions
The Sushant Singh Rajput and Disha Salian case continues to generate intense public interest years after their deaths in June 2020. A recent set of claims discussed in the supplied transcript has once again brought attention to an alleged connection between the two cases, including a controversial “13 deaths” theory involving people who were supposedly connected to Sushant Singh Rajput or Disha Salian.
However, there is an important distinction between allegations, media reports, theories and facts established through investigation or court proceedings.
The claims discussed here are attributed to statements and reports mentioned in the transcript. They should not be treated as proof that any particular person committed a crime. The transcript itself emphasises that the allegations would need to be established through proper investigation and court proceedings.
So, what exactly is the 13 deaths theory? Who are the people named in it? And how does it supposedly connect to Sushant Singh Rajput and Disha Salian?
Let's examine the timeline carefully.
Why the Sushant Singh Rajput-Disha Salian Case Is Back in Focus
Disha Salian, who had worked as a celebrity manager, died on 8 June 2020. Just six days later, on 14 June 2020, actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead.
Both deaths became subjects of enormous public attention and multiple investigations.
According to the transcript, Disha's family later raised serious allegations concerning the circumstances surrounding her death and approached the courts. The transcript also discusses claims attributed to Disha Salian's lawyer regarding a possible connection between the two cases.
This timing—8 June followed by 14 June—has remained one of the central reasons people continue to connect the two cases.
What Is the “13 Deaths” Claim?
The most controversial part of the discussion is the claim that 13 people connected in some way to the Sushant-Disha matter died around the same period.
The transcript attributes this claim to statements associated with lawyer Nilesh Ojha and former police officer Sachin Waze, while also referring to information circulated by an online group identifying itself as SSR Warriors. Importantly, the transcript says that the names and details of the 13 people had not officially been disclosed by those making the claim at that point.
The transcript subsequently lists names based on information allegedly shared by SSR Warriors.
Here's the timeline presented.
1. Manmeet Grewal and Sachin Kumar
The first two names mentioned are television actors Manmeet Grewal and Sachin Kumar, whose deaths reportedly occurred on 15 May 2020.
According to the transcript, financial stress was reported as a reason associated with their deaths.
Sachin Kumar was described as a relative of actor Akshay Kumar and had appeared in television programmes including Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and Lajja. Manmeet Grewal had also worked in television.
Their deaths are included in the broader 13-death theory because of their timing and alleged connections within the entertainment industry.
There is, however, a major difference between being part of a chronological list and establishing a criminal connection. The former does not by itself establish the latter.
2. Preksha Mehta
The next name is television actor Preksha Mehta, who died on 26 May 2020.
She was associated with shows including Crime Patrol, Meri Durga and Lajja.
The transcript points out that Lajja was also associated with Sachin Kumar and suggests that the two actors may have known each other. It also mentions an earlier social-media post by Preksha that was interpreted by some people as cryptic.
Again, such connections are presented as part of the theory rather than established evidence of a conspiracy.
3. Krish Kapoor
The fourth name in the list is Krish Kapoor, described in the transcript as a casting director who died on 31 May 2020 after suffering a brain haemorrhage.
The transcript says that Kapoor was associated with Vishesh Films and had worked on the casting of Jalebi, a film featuring Rhea Chakraborty.
Because of these professional links, the transcript places Kapoor within the wider network allegedly connected to the Sushant-Disha story.
But professional association alone does not establish that his death was connected to either Sushant's or Disha's death.
4. Disha Salian
The fifth name is naturally Disha Salian herself.
Disha died on 8 June 2020, six days before Sushant Singh Rajput.
Her death was initially reported as suicide. The transcript says that her family later raised allegations of foul play and approached the legal system.
Her death is the central point around which much of the subsequent theory has developed.
5. Agnes Lisa Smith
The sixth person mentioned is Agnes Lisa Smith, described in the transcript as a 19-year-old who died on 11 June 2020, between Disha Salian's death and Sushant Singh Rajput's death.
The transcript alleges that Lisa and Disha were close and suggests that Disha may have shared sensitive information with her.
These claims are part of the theory presented in the transcript and are not, by themselves, proof that Lisa's death was connected to Disha or Sushant.
6. Sushant Singh Rajput
The seventh name is Sushant Singh Rajput, whose death on 14 June 2020 became one of the most discussed cases in modern Indian entertainment history.
The transcript highlights the six-day gap between Disha's death and Sushant's death and argues that the two cases deserve to be examined together.
It also discusses claims surrounding Sushant's post-mortem and the circumstances of his death.
However, any conclusion about the circumstances of Sushant's death must ultimately rest on official investigation, forensic evidence and judicial findings—not internet theories.
7. Maya and Anandi Dhawan
The transcript then introduces two people allegedly present around Sushant during the period immediately preceding his death: Maya, described as a minor associated with an NGO, and Anandi Dhawan, described as being involved with Sushant's larger creative or “dream project”.
The transcript claims that Anandi later left Mumbai and maintained a low profile. It also states that earlier rumours about her death were incorrect and that she was reportedly alive.
This is an important example of why rumours circulating online need to be separated from verified information.
8. Sameer Bangara
The next name is entrepreneur and angel investor Sameer Bangara.
According to the transcript, Bangara was associated with a digital-media company and had reportedly discussed working with Sushant on a gaming-related project.
The transcript says Bangara died in a road accident on 14 June 2020, the same day Sushant died. It also points to his professional connections with people in the film and media industry.
The timing is presented as suspicious by proponents of the theory, but timing alone cannot demonstrate a causal relationship.
9. Steve Pinto
Another name is Steve Pinto, described as a close friend of Disha Salian.
The transcript focuses heavily on social-media posts attributed to Pinto following Disha's death. Some people interpreted hashtags in those posts as possible references to foul play.
The transcript later says that reports indicated Pinto died in a road accident in 2020, while online rumours subsequently claimed that he was still alive.
This demonstrates how social-media speculation can quickly create competing narratives around a case.
10. Anupama Pathak
Television actor Anupama Pathak is also included in the list.
According to the transcript, she died on 2 August 2020, with financial difficulties cited in reporting discussed there.
The transcript also describes an alleged connection between Pathak and Sushant based on their common Bihar roots and says that Sushant referred to her as “didi”.
Once again, the existence of a personal or regional connection does not establish that her death was part of a larger conspiracy.
11. Sameer Sharma
The final name discussed in the transcript is television actor Sameer Sharma, who died on 5 August 2020, two days after Anupama Pathak's death.
The transcript cites comments from his friend, actor Avinash Sachdev, who reportedly did not believe Sharma was under financial stress and described him as a positive person.
The transcript also says Sharma had previously discussed Sushant Singh Rajput's death and had planned to speak publicly about staying positive and avoiding suicide.
These details are used in the transcript to raise questions, but they do not independently establish a connection between Sharma's death and the Sushant-Disha cases.
What Is the Alleged Connection Between Disha and Sushant?
At the heart of the theory is the belief that Disha Salian knew sensitive information and allegedly shared it with Sushant Singh Rajput.
The transcript claims that Disha supposedly recorded material from a party involving alleged wrongdoing and later shared information with Sushant. It further alleges that Sushant intended to reveal the information publicly.
These are extremely serious allegations.
They should therefore be treated as claims requiring evidence, rather than established facts. The transcript itself acknowledges that the allegations would have to be proved through proper legal proceedings.
What Is the Alleged Role of Sachin Waze?
Another major part of the narrative concerns former Mumbai police officer Sachin Waze.
The transcript discusses Waze's history, including his suspension following the custodial-death case involving Khwaja Yunus and his later return to the police force in 2020. It also discusses the separate Mansukh Hiren-Antilia investigation and allegations made against Waze in that matter.
According to the transcript, Waze is alleged to have information concerning the investigation into Disha and Sushant and to have expressed a willingness to become a witness.
The transcript further attributes to him an alleged admission concerning multiple deaths.
These are claims of extraordinary seriousness and should not be interpreted as proven merely because they have been repeated in media or online discussions.
Why Are Rhea Chakraborty, Dino Morea and Others Mentioned?
The transcript also discusses several well-known names, including Rhea Chakraborty, Dino Morea, Sooraj Pancholi, Aaditya Thackeray, Rohan Rai and Param Bir Singh.
Their names are brought into the discussion through alleged relationships, professional associations, political connections or claims made by individuals connected with the Disha Salian case.
The transcript itself makes an important qualification: whether these individuals had any role in Sushant or Disha's deaths is something that investigators and courts would need to establish.
That distinction is crucial.
A friendship, photograph, business relationship or social connection is not evidence of participation in a crime.
What Are the Major Unanswered Questions?
The controversy continues because several questions remain central to public discussion.
Among them are:
What exactly happened on the night of Disha Salian's death?
Is there legally established evidence connecting Disha's death with Sushant Singh Rajput's death?
What evidence supports the alleged 13-deaths theory?
Who are the people actually being referred to in the original allegations?
What evidence, if any, connects the listed deaths?
What did the various investigations conclude?
Which claims circulating online can be independently verified?
Which allegations remain unproven?
The transcript also raises questions concerning the post-mortem investigation, the actions of various individuals and the treatment of the cases by authorities.
What Is Allegation and What Is Established?
This may be the most important part of understanding the entire controversy.
There are three different categories that often become mixed together online:
1. Established facts
These include events that can be independently established, such as the dates on which deaths occurred or documented professional relationships.
2. Investigative claims
These are allegations made by investigators, lawyers, witnesses or other parties that still require appropriate legal evaluation.
3. Internet theories
These are interpretations created by social-media users, YouTube channels, online groups or commentators.
The problem arises when the third category is presented as though it belongs to the first.
The transcript itself says that its purpose is to discuss publicly available reports, interviews and media sources and not to present personal allegations.
Why Does the Sushant Singh Rajput Case Continue to Attract Attention?
Few celebrity deaths in India have generated a public reaction comparable to Sushant Singh Rajput's death.
The case became a much larger conversation about Bollywood, media coverage, celebrity culture, mental health, investigative agencies, nepotism and the relationship between entertainment and politics.
Disha Salian's death became closely associated with that discussion because it occurred only six days earlier.
The passage of time has not completely ended public curiosity. Instead, every new claim, legal development or interview can reignite interest.
But there is a danger in treating unanswered questions as answers.
A mystery may justify investigation. It does not automatically justify a conclusion.
Conclusion: What Do We Actually Know About the 13 Deaths Theory?
The Sushant Singh Rajput-Disha Salian 13 deaths theory is one of the most controversial narratives surrounding the two cases.
The transcript presents a chronological list of people whose deaths occurred between May and August 2020 and argues that some of them had professional or personal links to Sushant, Disha or people around them. It also discusses allegations attributed to lawyer Nilesh Ojha, former police officer Sachin Waze and the group described as SSR Warriors.
However, readers should be careful not to confuse association with evidence and allegations with proven criminal conduct.
The central questions surrounding Disha Salian and Sushant Singh Rajput can only be conclusively answered through credible evidence, forensic investigation and judicial proceedings.
Until then, the 13-deaths narrative remains a controversial theory and set of allegations, rather than an established account of what happened.
FAQs
1. What is the 13 deaths theory in the Sushant Singh Rajput case?
The 13 deaths theory refers to claims that 13 people allegedly connected to Sushant Singh Rajput, Disha Salian or their wider professional networks died around the period of their deaths. The theory suggests that these deaths may be connected, but such a connection requires evidence and legal verification.
2. When did Disha Salian die?
Disha Salian died on 8 June 2020, six days before Sushant Singh Rajput's death on 14 June 2020.
3. Was Disha Salian's death connected to Sushant Singh Rajput's death?
A connection between the two deaths has been alleged by various individuals and commentators. However, allegations and theories should not be treated as established fact without credible investigative or judicial findings.
4. Who are the people named in the 13 deaths theory?
The transcript discusses names including Manmeet Grewal, Sachin Kumar, Preksha Mehta, Krish Kapoor, Disha Salian, Agnes Lisa Smith, Sushant Singh Rajput, Maya, Anandi Dhawan, Sameer Bangara, Steve Pinto, Anupama Pathak and Sameer Sharma. The transcript also notes that the original allegations concerning 13 deaths did not initially provide complete details about all of the individuals.
5. Is the Sushant-Disha conspiracy theory proven?
No. The material discussed in the transcript contains allegations, interpretations and questions surrounding the two cases. Whether any alleged conspiracy existed would have to be established through admissible evidence and competent legal proceedings.
