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Television actor Shweta Tiwari's former spouse, Raja Chaudhary, recently spoke openly about their divorce and responded to the accusations of physical abuse. In a discussion with Hindi Rush, he referred to Shweta as 'illiterate' and asserted that he was the one who envisioned the future for their daughter, Palak Tiwari. Raja Chaudhary Speaks On Shweta Tiwari Raja Chaudhary took a dig at Shweta Tiwari's education and mentioned that Shweta did not engage in her studies, it was he who determined Palak's future. He remarked, 'Tumne paise dekhe nahi, bachpan se tumne gareebi ki zindagi ji hai, chawl main rahe ho, achanak se jab paise aaye toh dimaag kharab hojaata hai logon ka. Padhai likhai tumne ki nahi hai, anpadh tum vaise ho, jhoote duniya jee rahe ho, toh jab aap kaam karne lagte ho toh the person doesn't remain the same. She became a businesswoman.' (You hadn't seen money before, you lived a life of poverty since childhood, and grew up in a chawl. When money suddenly comes, it messes with people's minds. You weren't educated, you're illiterate in that sense, living a fake life, so when you start working.) 'I earned it, it's my money', what have you truly earned? Did you come into this world by yourself? I fail to comprehend how anyone within a family could even utter the phrase 'this is my money.' It is our money. However, if that is the limit of her understanding, what can anyone do?' Who Is Raja Chaudhary? Raja is an alumnus of Asian Academy of Film & Television, who commenced his career with the Bhojpuri film Saiyyan Hamar Hindustani, where he starred opposite Shweta Tiwari in the role of an antagonist. He rose to prominence during his participation in the Hindi reality show Bigg Boss 2, where he secured the position of runner-up. Following this, he took part in another reality show titled Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipe Out. Chaudhary has also appeared in numerous television serials, including Your Honour, Daddy Samjha Karo, Chandramukhi, Aane Wala Pal, the period Indian fantasy series Kahani Chandrakanta Ki, and Adaalat. Additionally, he was featured in a television serial named Black on the 9X Channel, which was directed by Sunil Agnihotri. Personal Front Of Raja Chaudhary Raja took marriage vows with television actress and his co-star from his debut film, Shweta Tiwari, in 1998. Together, they had daughter named Palak Tiwari. The couple appeared together in the second season of the reality dance competition, Nach Baliye. However, they later parted ways after Tiwari initiated divorce proceedings in 2007, concluding their nine-year marriage. In 2015, he entered into marriage with Shveta Sood, a corporate professional based in Delhi. Unfortunately, he and Shveta divorced in 2022.
Time of India
24-04-2025
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- Time of India
After years of silence, Shweta Tiwari's ex-husband, Raja Chaudhary, confesses to what he regrets most
Raja Chaudhary , a familiar face from the reality show Bigg Boss 2 , is preparing to turn over a new leaf in his acting journey. The performer has recently secured a significant part in the acclaimed historical comedy series Tenali Rama , where he will portray the character of Chaudapa Raya. Over the years, Raja has often attracted media attention, not just for his professional endeavors but more so for his turbulent personal life, including his much-publicized divorce from actress Shweta Tiwari and his longstanding struggle with alcohol dependency. In a candid conversation with ETimesTV, Raja reflected on how the controversies surrounding his life have taken a toll on his acting prospects. He expressed that he believes he hasn't received work in proportion to his talent, largely due to the unfavorable image painted by the media. 'I don't think I've received the amount of work I deserve, probably because of the negative publicity surrounding me. People who have never met me assume that I am always causing difficulties," he said. ' If I truly caused difficulties, why would the creators of Tenali Rama bring me back? Yes, I suffered professionally as a result of how people perceived me.' Addressing his battle with alcohol, Raja revealed that he has maintained sobriety for several years now. He shared that while alcoholism was once a significant hurdle, he managed to steer himself away from it by channeling his energy into something constructive—pickleball. The sport became a therapeutic outlet, keeping him mentally engaged and providing the structure he needed during recovery. Raja acknowledged that the journey hasn't been easy, admitting that each day presents its own set of challenges. However, since achieving sobriety in 2021, he has found himself thinking more clearly, feeling more at peace, and experiencing a sense of genuine happiness. He also credited his family, especially his parents, for playing a crucial role in his path to recovery. According to Raja, their disapproval of his drinking was a turning point. Realizing the emotional impact his addiction had on them made him reevaluate his choices. 'Ultimately, you live for your family,' he said, when they have a problem with you, you understand you need to change. I was able to work on myself after accepting my mistakes and deciding to surrender. My family has been there for me through it all, supplying moral support. If I could change one thing about my past, I would never have consumed alcohol. It disturbed my life, and I didn't handle the situations I should have.' Speaking fondly of his daughter Palak Tiwari—his child with Shweta Tiwari—Raja mentioned that they still stay connected. 'We stay in touch. She reaches out whenever she gets time from her busy schedule, and I do the same. I'm very proud of her,' he shared warmly. Raja and Shweta were married in 1998. Their marriage ended in 2007, with Shweta citing domestic violence and Raja's alcohol issues as reasons for the separation. Their daughter Palak made her film debut in 2023 alongside Salman Khan in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.
News18
23-04-2025
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- News18
Raja Chaudhary On How Controversies Cost Him Work Opportunities: ‘Suffered As A Result Of…'
Published By : Trending Desk Raja Chaudhary has always been in the news due to several controversies, including his separation from ex-wife Shweta Tiwari and battle with alcoholism. Raja Chaudhary, known for his stint in Bigg Boss 2, is all set to embark on a new journey soon. The actor has bagged the role of Chaudapa Raya in the popular historical comedy-drama show Tenali Rama. Initially, Raja has always been in the news due to several controversies, including his separation from ex-wife Shweta Tiwari, and his battle with alcoholism. Recently, during an interview, he opened up about how his past controversies have cost him work opportunities. He said, 'I don't think I've received the amount of work I deserve, probably because of the negative publicity surrounding me. People who have never met me assume that I am always causing difficulties. If I truly caused difficulties, why would the creators of Tenali Rama bring me back? Yes, I suffered professionally as a result of how people perceived me," as quoted by ETimesTV. Further talking about his alcohol addiction, the actor shared that he has been sober for quite some time now. 'Alcoholism was a big issue in my life, but I only realised it later. I was able to overcome that by focusing on something positive, like pickleball. I engaged myself in the sport, which kept me occupied and helped me overcome my addiction. Thankfully, I've overcome it, though it's still a daily challenge. I need to push myself to stay on track. I've been sober since 2021, and I can now think clearly, stay calmer and be happy," said Raja. The actor credited his family members for offering him support during his recovery period. 'My parents were uncomfortable with my drinking. Ultimately, you live for your family, and when they have a problem with you, you understand you need to change. I was able to work on myself after accepting my mistakes and deciding to surrender. My family has been there for me through it all, supplying moral support. If I could change one thing about my past, I would never have consumed alcohol. It disturbed my life, and I didn't handle the situations I should have," he added. Speaking about his daughter, Palak Tiwari, whom he shares with his first wife, Shweta Tiwari, Raja said, 'We remain in touch. She contacts me anytime she has free time from her hectic schedule, and I do the same. I'm very proud of her." First Published:
