Mumbai, March 16, 2025 – Rhea Chakraborty Arrest – Nearly five years after the tragic death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, calls for the arrest of actress Rhea Chakraborty have reignited, with fans and social media users amplifying their demands for justice. The hashtag #ArrestRheaChakraborty has been trending across platforms, reflecting a persistent sentiment among a section of the public that Chakraborty, Rajput’s former girlfriend, has evaded accountability in connection to his death on June 14, 2020.
Rajput, a rising star known for films like MS Dhoni: The Untold Story and Chhichhore, was found dead in his Mumbai apartment, an incident initially ruled as suicide by the Mumbai Police. However, the case took a dramatic turn when Rajput’s family filed a complaint against Chakraborty, accusing her of abetment to suicide and financial misconduct. This led to a multi-agency investigation involving the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Enforcement Directorate (ED), and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
In September 2020, the NCB arrested Chakraborty on drug-related charges, alleging she procured marijuana for Rajput. She spent 28 days in Mumbai’s Byculla jail before being granted bail by the Bombay High Court in October 2020. While the drug case brought her under intense scrutiny, the CBI’s broader investigation into Rajput’s death has yet to yield conclusive findings or a chargesheet, fueling speculation and frustration among Rajput’s supporters.
Recent posts on X highlight the ongoing agitation. One user questioned, “Justice delayed is justice denied—4.5 years and endless evidence, yet Rhea roams free. How long will this go on?” Another pointed to Chakraborty’s proximity to Rajput in the months leading up to his death, asking, “Who is protecting her?” Some have even suggested underworld influence, though no evidence has substantiated such claims.
Chakraborty, meanwhile, has maintained a low profile since her release, recently re-emerging in the public eye through her podcast Chapter 2 and her role as a gang leader on Roadies XX. In a January 2025 episode of her podcast, she spoke candidly with singer Yo Yo Honey Singh about her jail time, describing two weeks in solitary confinement and her efforts to connect with prison guards. “The purpose of my jail time was to save me from myself,” she reflected, hinting at the emotional toll of the ordeal.
Legally, Chakraborty received significant relief in October 2024 when the Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court’s decision to quash a Lookout Circular issued against her and her family by the CBI, allowing them unrestricted travel. The court dismissed appeals challenging the ruling, with Justice B.R. Gavai labeling the pleas “frivolous” and motivated by Chakraborty’s high-profile status.
Despite this, the lack of closure in the CBI probe continues to stoke public discontent. Rajput’s fans argue that the investigation has stalled, with one X user lamenting, “The prime accused in a conspiracy that led to murder is out on bail and thriving. Shame on the judiciary and agencies.” Chakraborty’s transition to entrepreneurship—launching an apparel brand—and her rumored relationship with entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath have only intensified the narrative of her moving on while justice remains elusive.
The CBI has remained tight-lipped on the status of its investigation, leaving room for speculation and conspiracy theories to flourish. Legal experts note that without new evidence or a chargesheet, further action against Chakraborty appears unlikely in the near term. Meanwhile, her detractors vow to keep the pressure on, ensuring that the case—and the demand to #ArrestRheaChakraborty—remains a polarizing topic in India’s public discourse.
As the fifth anniversary of Rajput’s death approaches, the unresolved questions surrounding his demise continue to haunt Bollywood and beyond, with Chakraborty at the center of a storm that shows no signs of abating.
