Rhea Chakraborty Age, Wiki, Boyfriend, Family, Career

Rhea Chakraborty is an Indian actress, video jockey, and television personality, born on July 1, 1992 (34 years old) in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

She is known for working in Hindi and Telugu films and for beginning her entertainment career as a VJ with MTV India.

Rhea made her acting debut as Nidhi in the Telugu film Tuneega Tuneega in 2012. She entered Hindi cinema with Mere Dad Ki Maruti in 2013 and later appeared in films such as Sonali Cable, Bank Chor, Jalebi and Chehre.

One of the notable aspects of her career is her journey from MTV presenter to film actress and reality television gang leader. In 2023, she joined MTV Roadies: Karm Ya Kaand as a gang leader and led the season’s winning gang.

She later continued her association with the programme and also started the Chapter 2 podcast.

Quick Facts of Rhea Chakraborty

Full Name	Rhea Chakraborty
Profession	Actress, video jockey, television personality
Age	34 years old
Date of Birth	July 1, 1992
Nationality	Indian
Zodiac Sign	Cancer
Birthplace	Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Current Address	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Gender	Female

Rhea Chakraborty Early Life and Education

Rhea Chakraborty was born into a Bengali family in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Growing up in an Army family, Rhea spent parts of her childhood in different Indian cities. Her father supported her interest in modelling and acting and encouraged her to follow an entertainment career.

Education

Rhea Chakraborty completed her primary and secondary schooling across multiple cities in India, but she did not pursue a conventional college degree, as she entered the entertainment industry immediately after high school.

Because her father served as a medical specialist in the Indian Army Medical Corps, she shifted frequently, attending 14 different schools over 12 years.

She studied at this premier Catholic convent school for four years (between 2002 and 2007), from classes 5 to 9.

She spent her later years of schooling at Army Public School, Ambala Cantt, in Haryana, where she completed her higher secondary education.

Right as she was finishing her schooling in 2009, she auditioned for MTV India’s national reality show and national pageant, TVS Scooty Teen Diva Wikipedia.

Placing as the first runner-up, she was instantly hired by the network as a mainstream Video Jockey (VJ). She moved to Mumbai to work full-time, prioritizing her media and acting career over a standard university degree.

School	Army Public School, Ambala Cantt
Alma Mater	Army Public School (Ambala Cantt)
Highest Qualification	Higher Secondary School Certificate

Rhea Chakraborty Personal Life

Rhea Chakraborty keeps much of her personal life private. In a June 2026 interview, she confirmed that she was single and said she was open to companionship in the future.

Past Relationship

Rhea started dating Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput in April 2019. The couple moved in together in December 2019. Following Rajput’s tragic death by suicide in June 2020, Rhea became the center of a massive media trial and legal scrutiny before being cleared.

She has spoken candidly about the deep emotional scars and trauma that she and her family continue to navigate from that period.

Father

Rhea Chakraborty’s father is Lieutenant Colonel (Retd.) Dr. Indrajit Chakraborty, a retired administrator and former medical officer who served in the Indian Army Medical Corps for 25 years.

As an Army medical specialist, his job required frequent relocations, which led to Rhea studying at 14 different schools over 12 years across cities like Ambala and Agra.

Former colleagues noted that he was not overly ambitious regarding his own military rank advancement and chose to take premature retirement to move the family to Mumbai, fully supporting Rhea’s dreams of breaking into the entertainment industry.

Following his military career, he transitioned into corporate healthcare administration, notably working as the Head of Administration at Kohinoor Hospital in Mumbai.

He drew widespread national media attention when he broke his silence following his son Showik’s initial arrest, releasing a highly publicized, emotional statement: “Congratulations India, you have arrested my son, I’m sure next on the line is my daughter, and I don’t know who is next thereafter. You have effectively demolished a middle-class family.”

Mother

Sandhya Chakraborty is the mother of actor and entrepreneur Rhea Chakraborty. Unlike her husband, who had a highly structured career in the military, she has largely maintained a private life as a homemaker, though she became a prominent figure of maternal support during her family’s legal crisis.

She comes from a Konkani-Marathi-speaking Gaud Saraswat Brahmin background.

Her marriage to Indrajit Chakraborty (who is Bengali) created a blended household. This multicultural upbringing strongly influenced Rhea’s fluid, confident transition among India’s regional cultures.

Family friends later shared the profound physical and psychological toll the period took on her, noting that she temporarily lost her voice from the immense stress and would spend hours praying for her children’s safety.

When Rhea and Showik were initially detained, Sandhya spoke candidly to the media about her severe trauma and anxiety, stating that she contemplated suicide during the worst periods of the public trial.

Rhea frequently shares public updates celebrating her mother, publicly describing her as her main source of “strength, faith, and fortitude”.

Siblings

Rhea Chakraborty has only one sibling, her younger brother Showik Chakraborty. Born on August 28, 1996, in Bengaluru, Showik shares an incredibly close bond with Rhea. The siblings frequently describe their dynamic as a fun, protective relationship built on profound trust.

Like Rhea, Showik attended Army Public School during his childhood before moving to Mumbai.

Before he could begin business school, he was arrested alongside Rhea in 2020 during the high-profile narcotics investigation, completely shattering his corporate and academic path.

Rhea later shared that, following his release, corporate companies flatly refused to hire him due to the heavy media coverage of the scandal.

Both siblings have openly discussed dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and using continuous therapy to heal.

Relationship Status	Single
Parents	Father: Lt. Col. Indrajit Chakraborty Mother: Sandhya Chakraborty
Siblings	Brother: Showik Chakraborty

Rhea Chakraborty Career

Rhea Chakraborty began her career in television before moving into films, reality shows, podcasting, and entrepreneurship. Her professional journey has included work as an MTV presenter, actress, and gang leader.

2009: Television Beginnings

Rhea Chakraborty entered the entertainment industry as a television personality rather than an actress, appearing on MTV India’s reality show TVS Scooty Teen Diva, where she finished as first runner up. This led to her selection as a VJ at MTV Delhi, and she went on to host several MTV shows including Pepsi MTV Wassup, TicTac College Beat, and MTV Gone in 60 Seconds.

2012: Film Debut in Telugu Cinema

She made her acting debut in the Telugu romantic drama Tuneega Tuneega, directed by M. S. Raju, playing the female lead Nidhi opposite Sumanth Ashwin. The cast also included Prabhu and Nagendra Babu in supporting roles.

2013: Bollywood Debut

Chakraborty debuted in Hindi cinema with the Y-Films comedy Mere Dad Ki Maruti, directed by Ashima Chibber, playing Jasleen opposite Saqib Saleem. The film also starred Ram Kapoor and Prabal Panjabi.

2014: Sonali Cable

She took the title role of Sonali, a self made internet cable operator, in the Rohan Sippy produced drama Sonali Cable, opposite Ali Fazal. The cast also included Anupam Kher and dance television star Raghav Juyal, who made his own acting debut in the film.

2017: A Breakout Year

This was her busiest year in film. She played journalist Gayatri Ganguly in the Yash Raj Films heist comedy Bank Chor, sharing the screen with Riteish Deshmukh and Vivek Oberoi.

She also took on two cameo roles that year. In Mohit Suri’s romantic drama Half Girlfriend, based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel, she played Anshika alongside leads Shraddha Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, and Vikrant Massey.

She made a special appearance in the horror film Dobaara: See Your Evil, an adaptation of Mike Flanagan’s Oculus, joining Huma Qureshi, Saqib Saleem (her Mere Dad Ki Maruti co-star, who recommended her for the part), Adil Hussain, and Lisa Ray.

2018: Jalebi

Chakraborty played the lead, Aisha, a budding writer, in the musical romantic drama Jalebi, a remake of the Bengali film Praktan, opposite debutants Varun Mitra and Digangana Suryavanshi.

2019 to 2021: Chehre

Chakraborty was cast in a supporting role in the mystery thriller Chehre, joining Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi in the lead roles, alongside Krystle D’Souza, Siddhanth Kapoor, Annu Kapoor, and Raghubir Yadav. She completed her portion of the shoot before her life was upended by the death of her partner, actor Sushant Singh Rajput, in June 2020, followed by intense legal scrutiny and public backlash. The film was delayed and finally released in August 2021, remaining her most recent film role for several years.

2023: Return to Television

After a prolonged period away from the public eye, Chakraborty returned as one of three gang leaders on the nineteenth season of MTV Roadies, titled Karm Ya Kaand, hosted by Sonu Sood. Her fellow gang leaders were Prince Narula and Gautam Gulati. Her gang went on to win the season, with contestant Vashu Jain crowned champion.

Recent Work

After her Roadies stint, Chakraborty largely stayed away from scripted acting for several years. In February 2026, it was announced that she would return to acting after roughly a seven year gap, appearing at Netflix’s Next On Netflix event in Mumbai to unveil the project.

Upcoming Work

Chakraborty’s acting comeback is the Netflix series Family Business, a corporate drama centered on power struggles and a succession battle within a prominent business family, directed by Hansal Mehta. The series stars Anil Kapoor and Vijay Varma in the leading roles, with Chakraborty joining them in the cast. A release date had not been confirmed as of the announcement.

Rhea Chakraborty Awards and Achievements

Rhea Chakraborty has earned recognition for her work as an actress, television personality, and digital creator.

Awards

• Won the Best Mental Health Podcast Award at the Podmasters Awards (2025) for her podcast “Chapter 2,” which features guests like Sushmita Sen, Aamir Khan, and Zakir Khan discussing mental health and healing

Nominations

• Nominated for Zee Cine Award for Best Actor Debut – Female for Mere Dad Ki Maruti (2014)
• Nominated for Apsara Film Producers Guild Award for Best Female Debut for Mere Dad Ki Maruti (2014)
• Nominated for BIG Star Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining Debut Actress for Mere Dad Ki Maruti (2013)
• Nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Chehre (2021), per IMDb’s awards record
• Nominated in the “Most Desirable Women of India” category (2022), per IMDb’s awards record

Rhea Chakraborty Controversy

The main controversy involving Rhea Chakraborty began in June 2020 following the death of her partner, Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The case escalated into one of the largest media and legal spectacles in Indian history. Legally, she has been completely cleared of all primary allegations.

Sushant Singh Rajput death investigation in 2020

After actor Sushant Singh Rajput died on June 14, 2020, his father filed a police complaint against Rhea Chakraborty and others. The case included allegations of abetment of suicide, wrongful confinement, cheating and misappropriation of money. Rhea denied the allegations. The Supreme Court later allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation to investigate the case.

Narcotics Control Bureau case and arrest

During a separate investigation linked to the case, the Narcotics Control Bureau arrested Rhea in September 2020 over allegations related to procuring drugs. She spent nearly one month in custody before the Bombay High Court granted her bail on October 7, 2020.

Intense media scrutiny

Rhea faced widespread television coverage, online abuse and unverified accusations during the investigations. Academic research examining social media discussion around the case found patterns of misinformation and gendered public attacks directed at her.

Look out circulars cancelled.

In February 2024, the Bombay High Court cancelled the look out circulars issued against Rhea, her brother Showik and their parents. In October 2024, the Supreme Court dismissed the CBI’s appeal challenging that decision.

CBI closure report

In March 2025, the CBI filed closure reports after investigating Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. According to later reports on the agency’s findings, investigators found no evidence that Rhea had confined, threatened or abetted Sushant’s death, or that she had misappropriated his money or possessions. The closure report remained subject to consideration by the court, and Sushant’s family indicated that it intended to challenge the findings.

Passport returned

In September 2025, the Bombay High Court directed the Narcotics Control Bureau to permanently return Rhea’s passport after noting her compliance with the conditions of her bail.

Unfreezing of Bank Accounts

In April 2026, a special court ordered the immediate unfreezing of the bank accounts belonging to Rhea, Showik, and their mother. The court cited severe procedural lapses by the NCB during the initial 2020 asset freeze.

Rhea Chakraborty Net Worth

Below is the estimated net worth and annual salary of Rhea Chakraborty:

Net Worth in Dollars Approx.	$1.5 million (₹12 crore and ₹13 crore)
Salary Approx.	₹1.8 crore and ₹2.5 crore

Rhea Chakraborty Height, Weight and Physical Stats

Below is the estimated height, weight, and physical stats of Rhea Chakraborty:

Height	In centimetres: 165 cm In meters: 1.65 m In feet and inches: 5 feet 5 inches
Weight	In kg: 54 kg In lbs: 119 lbs
Body Measurements	30-26-32
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown

Rhea Chakraborty Social Media

Instagram	@rhea_chakraborty
Facebook	@RheaChakrabortyOfficial

Interesting Facts about Rhea Chakraborty

• She made her acting debut in the Telugu film Tuneega Tuneega (2012) before entering Bollywood with Mere Dad Ki Maruti (2013).
• Rhea hosted several popular MTV youth shows, including Pepsi MTV Wassup, TicTac College Beat, and MTV Gone in 60 Seconds, which helped her gain nationwide recognition.
• In 2023, she made a successful television comeback as a gang leader on MTV Roadies: Karm Ya Kaand, and her team won the season.
• In 2024, she launched the Chapter 2 podcast, where she interviews well-known personalities from the fields of entertainment, business, and sports.
• Rhea co-founded Chapter 2 Drip, a fashion and lifestyle brand, with her brother Showik Chakraborty to promote the idea of resilience and new beginnings.
• She is a fitness enthusiast who regularly practices yoga and strength training and often shares wellness and fitness content on her official Instagram account.

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