Rhea Controversy: Actress Rhea Chakraborty opened up about a difficult phase in her personal life while appearing on the reality show The Traitors Season 2. In the show’s fifth episode, responding to a question from Shweta Tiwari, Rhea explained why she did not choose the role of a ‘Traitor’. She noted that she had already endured a period in her life where she faced prolonged suspicion and accusations.
I don’t want to be a Traitor
When Shweta Tiwari asked why she hadn’t become a ‘Traitor’ on the show, Rhea replied that she did not want to play a role that would evoke memories of past controversies from her personal life. She stated that the world had already viewed her as a ‘Traitor’, and it would have been difficult for her to intentionally take on such a role on the show. Rhea also admitted she feared that playing such a character would lead to mockery and memes on social media.
I am the most trolled person in the country
Rhea spoke about her past experiences and the constant trolling she faces. She stated that she is not someone who follows the herd and is not easily influenced by others. She believes she has a mind of her own and possesses the ability to influence other players in the game.
I want to be an Innocent
Earlier, the show’s host, Karan Johar, had asked Rhea whether she would prefer to be an ‘Innocent’ or a ‘Traitor’. Rhea expressed a desire to be an Innocent. She mentioned that she had been under a cloud of suspicion for a long time and did not wish to experience that situation again.
Life changed after the Sushant Singh Rajput case
Following Sushant Singh Rajput’s death in June 2020, Rhea faced intense media scrutiny and public debate for a prolonged period. The Narcotics Control Bureau had taken action against her and her brother in a drug-related case. Later, the CBI filed a closure report regarding the case concerning Rajput’s death.
