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Nora Fatehi: "Traumatized" by Sukesh Case Scrutiny
27 Aug
Summary
- Nora Fatehi describes ongoing trauma from Sukesh Chandrasekhar case.
- She lost brands and work due to the baseless controversy.
- Fatehi denies dating Sukesh or accepting gifts from him.

Actress Nora Fatehi has openly discussed the lasting trauma from the Rs 200-crore extortion and money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrasekhar. She shared on a podcast that even now, booking agency events triggers fear due to the intense public scrutiny she faced.
Fatehi recounted losing numerous brand endorsements and work opportunities that she had strived for over decades. She vehemently denied allegations of personally knowing Chandrasekhar, dating him, or accepting gifts, stating these false narratives continued to affect her.
The emotional toll was significant, with Fatehi admitting to feeling alone and confused during the period from 2018 to 2023. She expressed concern that such narratives could negatively impact her future personal life.
She also addressed how one controversy reduced her career to a single narrative of "vulgar dancing," devaluing her decade-long body of work. Fatehi believes her faith and belief in destiny helped her move forward, accepting that what is meant for her will come regardless of external circumstances.