Mumbai: ‘Jalebi’ actress Rhea Chakraborty has been under the lens of the media since the tragic death of her boyfriend, Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput.
Even as the CBI investigation into Sushant’s death case is underway, news outlets are continually trying to unearth evidence in the case to show that Rhea is guilty.
As such, the actress and her family are going through a difficult time.
During this crisis, Rhea’s friends and supporters from the industry have stepped up to extend their support for the actress.
Here is a list of celebrities searching #JusticeForRhea:
1. Shibani Dandekar: Actress and host Shibani Dandekar, who is friends with Rhea, took to her Instagram account on Wednesday to share that the actress and her family have been pushed to a “breaking point” lately.
“I’m sorry that the best thing you have done in your life (taking care of Sushant) has led to the worst experience of your life… I am so sorry… I am with you always. #JusticeForRhea, ”Shibani posted.
Shibani’s post on Insta received positive comments from Vishal Dadlani, Lauren Gottlieb, Sussanne Khan, Maanvi Gagroo, Amrita Arora, Rasika Dugal, among others.
2. Lakshmi Manchu: Supporting Rhea, stated that the media is portraying a girl as a monster. Until the truth is known, no one can be blamed for any crime.
3. Vidya Balan: Recently, Vidya also supported Rhea and wrote on her social media account that the actress is innocent until proven guilty in court.
@LakshmiManchu pic.twitter.com/GnjPpsyoaq
– vidya balan (@vidya_balan) September 1, 2020
4. Taapsee Pannu: Supporting Rhea, Taapsee expressed that one must trust the law and not overcome the judiciary by holding Rhea responsible for Sushant’s death.
“I didn’t know Sushant on a personal level nor do I know Rhea, but what I do know is that it only takes a human being to understand how wrong it is to take over the judiciary to convict someone who has not been proven guilty. Trust the law of the land for your sanity and the sanctity of the deceased, ”he tweeted.
I didn’t know Sushant on a personal level nor do I know Rhea, but what I do know is that it only takes a human being to understand how wrong it is to take over the judiciary to convict someone who has not been proven guilty. Trust the law of the land for your sanity and the sanctity of the deceased 🙏🏼 https://t.co/gmd6GVMNjc
– taapsee pannu (@taapsee) August 30, 2020
5. Film producer Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani also shared a long note saying that the truth cannot be buried.
“Like Shibani said, I’m sorry too! Sorry, we’ll fix it or die trying! #JusticeForRhea #JusticeForSushant, ”he wrote.
– Nidhi Parmar (@nidhiparmar) September 2, 2020
6. Producer Pritish Nandy took to his Instagram account and wrote that he is impressed to see Rhea fighting for justice despite all the hatred against her. “I do not know Rhea Chakraborty, but I am impressed by how she is resisting the raw power of all those who are eager to blame her for the death of Sushant Singh Rajput,” he wrote.
7. Swara Bhasker: Actress Swara Bhasker has also shown her support for Rhea through her posts on social media platforms. Swara criticized news outlets for carrying out a media trial in the case and finding Rhea guilty.
Sushant Singh Rajput’s death case is currently being investigated by CBI, ED and NCB teams, details from Rhea and Showik’s WhatsApp chat show that they have been involved in an alleged drug cartel. The NCB also arrested some drug traffickers in connection with the case, who admitted to having ties to Showik.
