Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty has opened up about her emotional journey following the tragic death of her boyfriend, actor Sushant Singh Rajput, and her subsequent struggles in the industry. Since the untimely demise of Rajput, Rhea’s life and career have been shattered, facing numerous allegations and even spending time in jail related to a drugs case. After five long years of facing public scrutiny, she finally found solace when the CBI closed the case in 2025, confirming that she had no connection to Rajput’s death.
Despite the closure of the case, Rhea has struggled to find acting opportunities and felt as though her career had come to a premature end. Recently, however, a glimmer of hope emerged when she received an offer from Netflix to act in the web series “Family Business.” Just two days ago, the teaser for the series was released, marking her first appearance in front of the camera in over seven years.
In an emotional post on social media reflecting on her comeback, Rhea expressed disbelief at her return to acting. She wrote, “I never imagined I would act again. I thought my career was over. It feels surreal.” Rhea recounted how she aspired to become an actress at the age of 17 and how her journey was abruptly halted. “I thought I had sung the swan song for my acting career, but suddenly, I have this chance to act again,” she shared, highlighting the many changes she has experienced during her hiatus.
Rhea’s heartfelt post resonated with many of her followers, who flooded her comments with congratulations and well wishes, expressing their excitement for her new chapter. She reflected on how, despite the challenges she faced, her desire to act has remained unchanged since she first stepped into Mumbai at 17, full of dreams.
Initially starting her career as a video jockey, Rhea made her film debut as a lead actress in the Telugu movie “Tuneega Tuneega.” She later appeared in several Hindi films, including “Mere Dad Ki Maruti,” “Sonali Cable,” “Bank Chor,” “Half Girlfriend,” and “Jalebi.” Her last film appearance was in the 2019 movie “Chehre.” As she embarks on this new journey, fans are hopeful for Rhea’s resurgence in the film industry.
As she prepares to step back into the spotlight, Rhea Chakraborty is not only making a comeback but also reclaiming her narrative in an industry that has often been unforgiving. Her story is one of resilience and hope, proving that even after the darkest times, the possibility of a new beginning is always within reach.