Rhea Chakraborty's opens about 'Chapter 2', life after Sushant Singh Rajput's death

On June 14, 2020, Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death ignited a media frenzy that entangled his girlfriend, Rhea Chakraborty. Initially treated as a suicide, the case evolved into a murder investigation and ultimately a drug-related case. 

Rhea faced arrest on drug charges in September 2020 but received bail in October 2020. Due to her Bengali heritage, the public branded her a murderer, accused her of black magic, and criticized her as a "bad girlfriend." 

The actress maintained her silence for a long time, and many in the Bollywood industry distanced themselves from her post-bail.

Now, Rhea Chakraborty has launched a new podcast called ‘Chapter 2’. 

In a conversation with actress Sushmita Sen on the podcast, Rhea discussed the meaning behind its name. She explained that many people are not aware of the work she does now. While she has not been active in films, she has engaged in motivational speaking, which provides her income. Rhea elaborated that the title ‘Chapter 2’ symbolizes her journey beyond the tumultuous first chapter of her life, marked by various emotions and phases. She now feels like a newer version of herself, like a rebirth, and wants to celebrate this transformation. Through her podcast, she aims to convey that it is okay to start anew and embrace life's changes, encouraging others to celebrate their own Chapter 2.

During the same interaction, Rhea Chakraborty revealed that people had issues with the image she had created. They interpreted her personality differently. She explained that whenever she walks into a room, people tend to have polarizing opinions about her. 

The ‘Jalebi’ actress frequently quips that she possesses a significant superpower. Some think she is a witch and does black magic, while others think she's a strong girl who fought back and has courage.

Rhea added, "I can sense it the moment I enter a room. I will do this at the dentist's clinic, the gym, the airport. That has also made me understand that it doesn’t matter. Those who love you, great; those who hate, that’s also ok; it doesn’t matter."

Meanwhile, Rhea's last movie was ‘Chehre’, which also starred Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi. The films she has been a part of include ‘Mere Dad Ki Maruti’, ‘Sonali Cable’, ‘Half Girlfriend’, and ‘Jalebi’