Actress Rhea Chakraborty went through a tough time after Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. While she was under the scanner and was also in prison for some time, in a recent interview, she opened up about that phase. Rhea and her brother Showik were implicated by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in 2020.
During a recent conversation, Rhea also spoke about reaching out to Aryan Khan when he found himself at the center of a media storm years later. Drawing parallels between their experiences, Rhea revealed that watching Aryan go through a similar ordeal brought back painful memories for them. “I did. When I saw what Aryan was going through, it brought me back because it was strikingly similar. In fact, more than my story, it was very similar to Showik’s story,” she said.
They also have similarities. It was very difficult to watch. I haven’t spoken to the media many times, and I still don’t.
“The actress also reflected on the people who steadfastly stood by her during those turbulent years, despite being criticized themselves. Speaking about her close circle of friends, Rhea said: “I had a group of close friends who stood by me. At that time, it was not cool to support me. Anyone who supported me was ridiculed and lost job opportunities.
It was miserable for them. Shibani, Nidhi, Anisha, Samisha, and Anusha, my friends, really held down the fort.
“Apart from her friends, Rhea also credited actors Saqib Saleem and
Huma Qureshi
For being a pillar of strength for her family, especially when she and her brother Showik were behind bars. Remembering their support, she said, “Saqib supported my father a lot when Showik and I were in prison. I was lucky to have such people in my life.
“If you have one true friend, that’s enough to get through anything.”Speaking about her current outlook on grabbing public attention, Rhea admitted that she now prefers to stay away from unnecessary interactions and scrutiny. “I don’t want people to ask me anything. If you see me on the road, ignore me. Act like I’m not there and just go.”Rhea’s life changed dramatically after that
Sushant Singh
Rajput died in June 2020. As his then-girlfriend, she found herself at the center of a highly publicized investigation and faced relentless media attention. In September 2020, the Narcotics Control Bureau arrested her after officials recovered WhatsApp chats allegedly linked to drug peddlers. Although she was later granted bail, the case had a lasting impact on her personal and professional life, with travel restrictions continuing for an extended period.
