Rhea Chakraborty is an Indian actress and model who became widely known in the media during 2020 due to her involvement in the high-profile case following the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Born on July 1, 1992, in Bangalore, India, Rhea began her career as a VJ on MTV India before making her acting debut in Bollywood films such as Mere Dad Ki Maruti (2013) and Jalebi (2018).

Rhea Chakraborty became the center of intense media scrutiny and legal investigations following the death of her boyfriend, Sushant Singh Rajput, in June 2020. His death, initially reported as a suicide, sparked widespread speculation, conspiracy theories, and multiple investigations by various Indian agencies, including the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).

Rhea was accused of abetment to suicide, financial irregularities, and involvement in a drug case connected to Rajput’s death. She was arrested by the NCB in September 2020 on charges related to the procurement and consumption of drugs. After spending nearly a month in jail, she was granted bail by the Bombay High Court in October 2020.

Throughout the investigation, Rhea maintained her innocence, and the case drew significant attention to issues such as media trials, mental health, and the treatment of women in the public eye. The legal proceedings and media coverage around Rhea Chakraborty highlighted the intense pressure and scrutiny faced by individuals involved in high-profile cases in India.