Rhea Chakraborty is making her acting comeback after a seven-year hiatus following the death of Sushant Singh Rajput. The actress shared an emotional video on Instagram, writing, “It’s been seven years since I last stepped on a set, but I am still the same girl.”
Returning to Acting with ‘Family Business’
Rhea will return to the screen through the web series Family Business. In her Instagram post on Wednesday, she expressed her excitement and emotions, revealing that this is her first time back on an OTT set since Sushant’s demise. In the video, Rhea appears visibly moved, explaining that while part of her life had moved on, another part remained waiting for this moment. “Here I am again, starting Chapter 2 of my life,” she said.
She added, “It’s been seven years since I last went on set, but I am still the same girl who came to Mumbai at 17 with a dream of becoming an actor. Part of me moved ahead, but a part waited—and now I’m back.”
Fan Reactions
Rhea’s fans have flooded the comment section with messages of support, celebrating her return to acting. She also reflected philosophically, saying, “Life happens while we’re busy making other plans.”
Early Career Highlights
Rhea began her career at a young age, appearing in multiple films and TV shows. She started as a contestant on MTV’s reality show Teen Diva in 2009 and later became a VJ. Her acting debut came in 2012 with the Telugu film Tuniga Tuniga, followed by her Bollywood debut in 2013 with Mere Dad Ki Maruti. After a seven-year break, she returns with Netflix’s Family Business.
Rhea Chakraborty’s Notable Films
- 2012: Tuniga Tuniga (Telugu, acting debut)
- 2013: Mere Dad Ki Maruti (Bollywood debut)
- 2014: Sonali Cable
- 2017: Dobara: See Your Evil (cameo)
- 2017: Half Girlfriend (cameo)
- 2017: Bank Chor
- 2018: Jalebi
- 2021: Chehre
TV Shows
- 2009: Teen Diva (contestant)
- 2009: MTV Vossup (host)
- 2010: Gone in 60 Seconds (host)
- 2011: College Beat (host)
- 2023: Roadies: Karm ya Kaand (gang leader)
- 2025: Roadies: Double Cross (gang leader)
About ‘Family Business’
Family Business is a high-voltage corporate drama revolving around power, blood relations, and betrayal. The series, directed by Hansal Mehta, features Rhea alongside Anil Kapoor, Vijay Varma, Akash Khurana, Neha Dhupia, Anant Nag, Kanwaljit Singh, Dhruv Sehgal, Nandish Sandhu, Tina Desai, and Raima Sen.
Rhea’s Legal Battle and NCB Case
Following Sushant Singh Rajput’s death in 2020, Rhea faced intense legal and public scrutiny. She was arrested in September 2020 by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in connection with a drug investigation and spent 28 days in Byculla jail before being granted bail by the Bombay High Court. In March 2025, the CBI investigation into Sushant’s death gave Rhea a clean chit.
Rhea’s return to acting marks a significant chapter in her career, as she steps back into the spotlight with determination and passion.
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