History of Rhea Chakraborty in Timeline

Rhea Chakraborty is a former Indian actress and VJ who worked mainly in Hindi films. She began her career as a VJ on MTV India. Her acting debut was in the 2012 Telugu film "Tuneega Tuneega." She later appeared in the Hindi film "Mere Dad Ki Maruti" in 2013.

2009: Television Career Begins

Rhea Chakraborty's television career started in 2009 when she participated in MTV India's TVS Scooty Teen Diva, becoming the first runner-up. She later became a VJ at MTV Delhi.

2012: Telugu Film Debut

In 2012, Rhea Chakraborty made her acting debut in the Telugu film "Tuneega Tuneega."

2013: Bollywood Debut

Rhea Chakraborty made her Bollywood film debut in 2013 with the movie "Mere Dad Ki Maruti."

2014: "Sonali Cable" Release

Rhea Chakraborty appeared in the film "Sonali Cable" in 2014 where she played the character Sonali.

2017: Appearance in "Bank Chor" and Cameos

In 2017, Rhea Chakraborty appeared in the film "Bank Chor" and made cameo appearances in "Half Girlfriend" and "Dobaara: See Your Evil."

2018: "Jalebi" Release

In 2018, Rhea Chakraborty starred in the film "Jalebi" opposite Varun Mitra.

April 2019: Relationship with Sushant Singh Rajput Begins

Rhea Chakraborty and Sushant Singh Rajput began dating in April 2019.

September 2019: Vividrage Rhealityx Founded

In September 2019, Rhea Chakraborty, along with her brother and Sushant Singh Rajput, founded the artificial intelligence company Vividrage Rhealityx.

December 2019: Couple Moves In Together

Rhea Chakraborty and Sushant Singh Rajput moved in together in December 2019.

June 2020: Sushant Singh Rajput's Death

Sushant Singh Rajput died by suicide in June 2020.

August 2020: Media Scrutiny and Hate Campaign

Following Sushant Singh Rajput's death, Rhea Chakraborty became the target of intense media scrutiny and a hate campaign in August 2020, facing accusations and misogynistic abuse. Several news channels were criticized for conducting media trials.

September 2020: Study on Media Coverage

A September 2020 study highlighted the role of Indian media in spreading rumors and targeting Rhea Chakraborty following Sushant Singh Rajput's death.

October 2020: Release on Bail and Continued Media Frenzy

Rhea Chakraborty was released on bail in October 2020 after spending nearly a month in pretrial confinement. The media continued its intense coverage of the case.