Bollywood actress Riya Chakraborty has spoken candidly about the life’s most challenging moments, particularly during the year 2020. In a recent video shared on the podcast Chapter 2’s season finale, Chakraborty got emotional while reminiscing about her difficult times. She claimed that she was arrested on false drug allegations and faced severe accusations after the death of Sushant Singh Rajput.
Riya Chakraborty, a 33-year-old actress, shifted from acting to business and achieved success. However, she faced intense mental, social, and legal pressure during this period. Fortunately, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cleared her of all charges in its closure report in 2025.
Chakraborty credits her close friends, particularly Farhan Akhtar’s wife, actress Shabana Dandekar, and her sister, Anusha Dandekar, for their unwavering support during this challenging time. Bollywood actress Dia Mirza has criticized the media’s treatment of Chakraborty in the Sushant Singh Rajput case. Chakraborty attributes her friends’ unconditional support to her survival and says they assured her that they would cry with her if she was sad.
After being arrested and spending 28 days in jail, Chakraborty made a successful comeback in her life, returning to television, launching her clothing brand, and starting a podcast. She stated that when she discovered that the script for the show was written by Shahzad Khanzada, she began to doubt the authenticity of the show.
Chakraborty has recently spoken out against the biases and nepotism in the Pakistani music industry. She appeared on a YouTube show, discussing real-life stories and characters behind the drama “Kas No 9.” She also talked about her experience on the show “Hansna Mane Hai” with host Tabish Hashmi.
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