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Rhea Chakraborty Recalls Prison with Dark Humor
11 Aug
Summary
- Actress Rhea Chakraborty spent 27 days in jail in 2020.
- She described prison life with inmates as equal and without hierarchy.
- Rhea Chakraborty used humor to revisit her difficult jail experience.
Rhea Chakraborty has candidly discussed her 27-day incarceration in 2020, following her arrest by the NCB. Speaking with Tanmay Bhat, she revisited this challenging period with a surprising use of humor. Chakraborty described the women's undertrial prison environment as one where social hierarchy was absent, emphasizing a sense of equality among inmates.
During the discussion, Chakraborty made light of prison activities, joking about singing and dancing, and humorously deflected questions about the food by mentioning a purported book titled "Chudail ka badla." She also touched upon the intense media scrutiny she faced after Sushant Singh Rajput's death in June 2020 and the resulting awkwardness in social interactions.
Chakraborty explained that using humor to address her trauma often made others uncomfortable, contrasting with her own comfort in processing difficult periods through comedy. She also recalled a misinterpreted WhatsApp message, "Imma bounce," which a news channel had sensationalized. This conversation is part of her 'Chapter 2,' as she gradually returns to the public eye.
On the professional front, Rhea Chakraborty is set to appear in the upcoming second season of 'The Traitors,' hosted by Karan Johar, premiering on August 13, 2026. She will also feature in Netflix's 'Family Business,' directed by Hansal Mehta.
