Six-pack abs in 6 months to work in AI: Remembering Sushant Singh Rajput through 37 dreams he never got to complete out of 50 wishes from his bucket list

Sushant Singh Rajput left engineering at the Delhi College of Engineering, now known as Delhi Technological University (DTU), to pursue a career in Mumbai's entertainment industry, a decision that changed the course of his life. His infectious smile and charm first won audiences over on television. After making his debut with Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil in 2008, he became a household name with Pavitra Rishta. He later made a successful transition to films with Kai Po Che! (2013), followed by memorable performances in Shuddh Desi Romance, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!, PK and MS Dhoni: The Untold Story. But beyond the actor admired by millions was a curious dreamer who maintained a bucket list of 50 ambitions he hoped to achieve in his lifetime.

Six years after his death on June 14, 2020, fans continue to remember not only his work on screen but also his passion for learning, exploration and self-improvement. His bucket list remains one of the most fascinating glimpses into the mind of an actor who never stopped dreaming.

More than an actor: A man driven by curiosity

Sushant was known for looking beyond the world of films. He often spoke about his fascination with science, astronomy, technology and education. In 2019, he publicly shared a list of 50 dreams he wanted to accomplish.


The list was unlike a typical celebrity wishlist. It featured everything from learning advanced scientific concepts and exploring space-related subjects to mastering new skills and helping children gain access to educational opportunities. The goals reflected the engineer, thinker and explorer within him.

The dreams he managed to fulfil

Before his untimely death, Sushant successfully completed 13 dreams from the list.

Among them was learning to fly a plane, a goal he was particularly passionate about. He also trained for an Ironman Triathlon, one of the toughest endurance competitions in the world. His adventurous side led him to take the famous Blue Hole plunge in Belize and swim in cenotes.




The actor also fulfilled his wish to spend a day at CERN, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, where he explored the Large Hadron Collider. Another memorable achievement was observing the Andromeda galaxy through a powerful telescope.

Sushant also checked off dreams such as teaching women self-defence, becoming an ambidextrous archer, conducting experiments in cymatics and spending time at his old Delhi College of Engineering hostel.

Perhaps one of the most meaningful items he completed was sending children to a NASA workshop. According to his plans, he hoped to eventually help many more young students gain access to such opportunities.

The 37 dreams that remained unfinished

While Sushant achieved several goals, many remained incomplete when he passed away at the age of 34. His unfinished dreams reveal the extraordinary range of his interests. Some focused on learning and education, such as understanding Vedic astrology, studying Polynesian astronomy, finishing the entire Resnick-Halliday physics book and learning Morse code.

Here are the dreams and wishes of Sushant Singh that he couldn't complete.

1. Learn Morse Code
2. Help kids learn about space
3. Play tennis with a champion
4. Do a four-clap push up
5. Chart trajectories of Moon, Mars, Jupiter & Saturn for a week
6. Perform the Double-Slit experiment
7. Plant 1000 Trees
8. Mediate In Kailash
9. Play Poker With A Champ
10. Write a Book
11. Paint aurora borealis
12. Attend another NASA workshop
13. 6 pack abs in 6 months
14. Teach Coding to visually impaired
15. Spend a Week in a Jungle
16. Understand Vedic Astrology
17. Visit LIGO
18. Raise a horse
19. Learn at least 10 Dance forms
20. Work for Free Education
21. Learn KRIYA Yoga
22. Visit Antarctica
23. Shoot an Active Volcano
24. Learn how to Farm
25. Teach dance to kids
26. Be an Ambidextrous Archer
27. Finish reading the entire Resnick - Halliday physics book
28. Understand Polynesian astronomy
29. Learn Guitar Chords of my fav. 50 songs
30. Play Chess with a Champion
31. Own a Lamborghini
32. Visit St.Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna
33. Perform experiments of Cymatics
34. Help prepare students for Indian Defence Forces
35. Make a documentary on Swami Vivekananda
36. Learn to Surf
37. Work in AI & exponential technologies

Sushant was also deeply interested in giving back to society. His bucket list included teaching coding to visually impaired students, helping children learn about space, teaching dance to kids, working for free education and helping prepare students for the Indian Defence Forces.
For many fans, Sushant's bucket list remains a powerful reminder of the person he was beyond the spotlight. It revealed someone who was constantly learning, questioning and pushing himself toward new experiences.

SSR's sister emotional tribute

Sushant Singh Rajput's sister, Shweta Singh Kirti, remembered the late actor ahead of his sixth death anniversary by posting an emotional note on Instagram. She also shared an AI-generated image depicting him as Lord Ram.

She wrote, "Six years….

Time has passed, yet some souls continue to grow larger than time itself.

When I think of Bhai today, I do not think of how he left but I think of how he lived…

I think of his childlike curiosity, his endless fascination with life, the stars, the universe, and the mysteries of the human mind. I think of a heart that treated people with dignity, regardless of who they were. I think of someone who taught us that success means very little if it is not accompanied by compassion.

Over the years, I have come to realize something beautiful: love does not obey the rules of time.

A body may leave our sight, but the impact of a beautiful soul continues to ripple through countless lives.

Every time someone chooses kindness over anger, learning over ignorance, hope over despair, or love over judgment, a small part of what Bhai stood for continues to live.

The greatest tribute we can offer him is not sadness. It is to live the values he embodied.

Be curious.
Be kind.
Keep learning.
Dream fearlessly.
And never let the world harden your heart.

The deepest measure of a life is not how long it lasted, but how many hearts it awakened.

And by that measure, Bhai remains very much alive.

You continue to inspire millions.

Forever loved.
Forever remembered."

Meanwhile, years after his passing, the bucket-list continues to circulate online because it captures something deeply relatable: the desire to keep dreaming, regardless of how much one has already achieved.