Rhea Chakraborty has opened up about one of the lesser-discussed consequences her family faced during the intense public scrutiny surrounding the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput in 2020.
Appearing on Farah Khan’s YouTube cooking vlog, Rhea recalled how the controversy affected not only her but also her family. She said her father was allegedly denied a job at a hospital after the organisation learned that he was her father.
The actor described 2020 as one of the most difficult periods of her life, when her personal life became the focus of intense media attention and investigations following Rajput’s death.
Rhea recalls what happened to her father
During her conversation with Farah Khan, Rhea spoke about the impact the controversy had on her family.
She recalled that her father had received what she described as a significant opportunity to work as a medical superintendent at a major hospital.
According to Rhea, the opportunity disappeared after the hospital learned his surname and realised that he was her father.
She said the family was told that he could not be given the position because he was Rhea Chakraborty’s father.
The actor’s account highlights how, according to her, the controversy extended beyond her own professional and personal life and affected members of her family as well.
“2020 was the toughest year of my life”
Rhea has previously spoken about the pressure she experienced following Rajput’s death.
The actor was in a relationship with Rajput at the time of his death in June 2020. His death triggered extensive media coverage, public speculation and multiple investigations.
Rhea subsequently became one of the most prominent figures in the public debate surrounding the case.
She and her brother Showik Chakraborty were arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in connection with a drugs-related investigation linked to the wider case.
Rhea has described the period as deeply traumatic and has spoken publicly about the effect it had on her mental health.
Rhea talks about wanting to be an “Innocent” on The Traitors
Rhea’s reflections on her past have also surfaced during her appearance on The Traitors Season 2.
When fellow contestant Karan asked whether she would prefer to play an Innocent or a Traitor, Rhea immediately chose Innocent.
Explaining her decision in Hindi, she referred to finally receiving what she described as a clean chit and said she had spent years living under suspicion.
Her answer appeared to connect her approach to the reality show with the experiences she had gone through following the 2020 controversy.
The format of The Traitors revolves precisely around suspicion, deception and determining whom to trust, making Rhea’s response particularly personal in the context of her past.
What happened after Sushant Singh Rajput’s death?
Rajput’s death in June 2020 led to investigations by multiple agencies and intense public scrutiny.
Rhea faced significant media attention during the period and was arrested by the NCB along with her brother Showik in September 2020 in a drug-related case.
She subsequently received bail.
The wider circumstances surrounding Rajput’s death were investigated by several agencies, including the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
According to the information supplied for this report, the CBI subsequently submitted a closure report in the death case.
Because the legal proceedings and investigative findings surrounding the case have been widely reported and can be easily misunderstood, claims about who was “cleared” should be attributed precisely to the relevant agency’s findings rather than described broadly without context.
Rhea has also previously spoken about suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following the period of intense scrutiny.
Rhea Chakraborty on The Traitors Season 2
Rhea is now participating in the second season of The Traitors, the reality competition hosted by Karan Johar.
The show is built around secrecy, alliances and deception.
Contestants are divided into two broad roles: Innocents and Traitors.
The Innocents must work together to identify the Traitors and eliminate them from the competition, while the Traitors operate secretly and attempt to avoid detection.
The contestants also participate in missions before taking part in discussions where suspicions are raised and players decide whom they believe they can trust.
For Rhea, being part of a show where contestants are constantly questioned about their intentions creates an interesting contrast with her own comments about having spent years under public suspicion.
Who are the contestants on The Traitors Season 2?
The second season features a large ensemble of celebrities and public figures.
The reported contestant lineup includes:
- Aaditya Kulshreshth, aka Kullu
- Abhishek Malhan
- Ansh Chopra
- Dalip Tahil
- Harman Singha
- Ikka Singh
- Karan Singh Magic
- Krystle D’Souza
- Mallika Sherawat
- Munawar Faruqui
- Parul Gulati
- Prish
- Ranveer Brar
- Rida Tharana
- Sahil Salathia
- Shahneel Gill
- Shalini Passi
- Shweta Tiwari
- Soundous Moufakir
- Tanya Puri
- Rhea Chakraborty
The contestants compete through missions and strategic discussions while attempting to identify the hidden Traitors and remain in the competition.
The Traitors Season 2 streaming details
The Traitors Season 2 began streaming in India on Prime Video on August 13.
New episodes are released every Thursday, according to the information supplied.
With Rhea now participating in a competition built around trust and suspicion, her comments about her own experience have added another layer to her reality-TV journey.
For the actor, the appearance also marks another public chapter after years in which her name was largely associated with the controversy surrounding Rajput’s death rather than her professional work.
Important Context
Rhea Chakraborty’s comments about her father’s employment are her account of what happened and should be presented as such. Hunterfly has not independently established the identity of the hospital or the reasons behind the reported employment decision.
Similarly, descriptions of the legal and investigative proceedings should be kept precise. Rhea’s arrest by the NCB was in connection with its drug-related investigation; an arrest or allegation should not be presented as a finding of guilt.
