By Collin R
The Narcotics Control Bureau has registered a case against Rhea Chakraborty after it was reported that she dealt in banned drugs. Kangana Ranaut has tweeted about the kind of drugs, which are commonly used in the film industry, stating that she was willing to help the police, provided she was given protection.
Nevertheless, addiction has always been a part of the celebrity lifestyle, be it Hollywood or our own Bollywood.
Back in the day it was all about alcoholism for actors such as Geeta Dutt, Meena Kumari, Rajesh Khanna, Dharmendra, Parveen Babi and even Sanjay Dutt, who is believed to have broken up with Tina Munim due to his abuse.
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But with time, drugs entered the scene and stars started trying out cocaine, marijuana and other banned substances; alcohol continued to be consumed simultaneously.
A Bollywood insider says, “As Bollywood’s fortunes rose along with the size of the pay cheques of film stars, use of expensive drugs became rampant, especially at weekend parties, which are held on the outskirts of Mumbai, at places like Lonavala, Khandala, Madh Island etc. where many of the actors have their bungalows. Goa is another favourite party destination.”
So, like alcohol, many of the stars started taking drugs on a regular basis. Sanjay Dutt, Ranbir Kapoor and Prateik Babbar have spoken about their habit. But most of these stars who use it for recreation will never open up about it.
Last year, Akali Dal MLA Manjinder Sirsa kicked up a storm by sharing a video of a party at Karan Johar’s residence where actors Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Ranbir Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora were present, and accused them of ‘flaunting their drugged state.’
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As a matter of fact, even cricketers have been busted at drug parties in the past. In 2012 the Mumbai police raided a rave party in the Oakwood Premiere Hotel in the city’s Juhu suburb. Cricketers Rahul Sharma and Wayne Parnell were detained at the bash and later reportedly tested positive for banned substances. TV actor Apurva Agnihotri, fashion designer Rocky S and former cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi’s son Angad Bedi had also tested positive. Among all the people who tested positive at the party, many had used cannabis while some had taken ecstasy.
Bollywood's connection with addiction is not something that is likely to end anytime soon. Though alcoholism is passe, many top stars are still believed to be addicted to it in spite of the use of marijuana and cocaine becoming common. Reportedly, newer substances such as ecstasy are big nowadays in Bollywood circles, of course, unless and until a new drug gains popularity and captures the imagination of our stars.
(DISCLAIMER: This is an opinion piece. The views expressed are the author’s own and have nothing to do with OTV’s charter or views. OTV does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same)
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