- By Swati Singh
- Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:43 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bollywood's rising star Sushant Singh Rajput's tragic death came as a huge shock to the the industry. Rajput, 34, was found dead at his Bandra residence on June 14, 2020, triggering widespread controversy, and the case was subsequently transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Sushant's then girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty faced significant challenges following his death. While it was initially ruled a suicide, it soon sparked widespread controversy, leading to multiple investigations by central agencies. Recently, the MTV Roadies star opened up on how she was not even allowed to mourn the loss of Kedarnath actor.
In a conversation with NDTV, Rhea said, "I wasn't allowed to grieve. I don't think that my grieving process is complete. I don't think that I'm done grieving... I would like to keep my grief personal today. I am relatively happy. Happiness is a byproduct of intense trauma."
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In July 2020, Sushant Singh Rajput’s father filed an FIR against Rhea Chakraborty, accusing her of abetment to suicide, wrongful restraint, and financial fraud, among other charges. This FIR marked the beginning of intense legal scrutiny of Rhea and her family.
In August 2020, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned Rhea and her brother over allegations of money laundering connected to Sushant's death. Later that month, the Supreme Court transferred the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), while the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) began probing alleged drug links. On September 8, 2020, Rhea was arrested by the NCB for allegedly procuring drugs for Sushant and spent nearly a month in judicial custody before being granted bail on October 7, 2020.
During the ongoing cases, Rhea filed a counter FIR alleging fraudulent medical prescriptions involving Sushant's sisters and a doctor. The investigations, conducted by multiple agencies, continued for years, with Rhea facing intense public and media scrutiny. Finally, on March 22, 2025, the CBI closed the case, giving Rhea Chakraborty a clean chit. The agency concluded that Sushant’s death was a suicide and ruled out any foul play.