Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty is all set to return to showbiz after three years since her life took a controversial toll after the sudden demise of Sushant Singh Rajput.
On Monday, the makers of the popular reality show MTV Roadies announced the actress as one of the gang leaders for their 19th edition. Rhea started her career with MTV has gone back home with this show.
Rhea took a break from entertainment industry after the death of her boyfriend and actor Sushant Singh Rajput in 2020.
The Jalebi actress was accused of abetting his suicide but with no proof against her, Rhea was ruled out of legal trial freely. What ruined her image was the insensitive media trial for which now a lot of netizens feel ashamed. Rhea was last seen in 2021’s Chehre and before that in 2018’s Jalebi.
Coming back to her return, in the promo Rhea can be seen climbing down from a rope and saying,
“Aapko kya laga, mai wapas nahin aungi? Dar jaungi ?” She laughs and adds, “Darne ki baari kisi aur ki hai. Milte hai auditions pe (Did you think I won’t come back or I am scared. It’s time for someone else to be scared, see you at the auditions).”
In her comment section, several users dropped their reactions. Where there were trolls, one user happily expressed,
“Who better than Rhea to host this show? She has truly shown us that courage is resistance to fear and not the absence of it.” Another said, “Even I don’t like her but all the best Rhea for your new journey I wish you prove everyone wrong including me.”
In an official statement, Rhea expressed,
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“I am thrilled to be a part of MTV Roadies Season 19, which is an iconic cultural phenomenon. Working with MTV feels like a homecoming. I look forward to working with Sonu Sood and my fellow Gang Leaders, as I get to showcase my resolute and fearless side during this thrilling journey. I hope to receive love and support from fans for this incredible new adventure!”
In case you don’t know, Rhea started her career with MTV India’s TVS Scooty Teen Diva and was named the first runner-up. She later hosted MTV shows like Pepsi MTV Wassup, TicTac College Beat and MTV Gone in 60 Seconds. This year Rhea will be joined by Prince Narula and Gautam Gulati on the gang leader panel.