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Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rhea Chakraborty says she lost acting work, brother Showik's MBA dreams shattered after Sushant Singh Rajput death case
Actor Rhea Chakraborty, who was accused of abetment to suicide following the death of her then-boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput, has opened up about the lasting impact the case had on her and her brother, Showik Chakraborty. In an interview with CNBC TV18, Rhea shared how both their careers came to a halt and how they struggled to rebuild their lives after the tragedy. (Also Read: Apoorva Mukhija spoke to Rhea Chakraborty after India's Got Latent row: Longed to hear 'everything will be fine') She added that finding a job for Showik in the corporate world became next to impossible due to the media storm surrounding them. 'Getting a job for Showik afterwards in any corporate setup was very difficult. No one wanted to hire someone who had so much media scandal around them. For a while, we weren't sure where our lives were going. Like, what's next? We had our healing processes.' During that phase of uncertainty, the siblings decided to channel their energy into building something of their own. That's how Chapter 2 Drip, a clothing brand aimed at giving people a voice and helping them feel seen, was born. Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his Mumbai home on 14 June 2020. Following a complaint filed by his father, Rhea was accused of abetment to suicide and subjected to multiple investigations by the CBI, ED, and NCB. However, in May 2024, the CBI filed a closure report, clearing both Rhea and Showik of all charges. On 24 May, Rhea and Showik launched the first physical store of Chapter 2 Drip in Mumbai. Rhea also shared a glimpse of a puja held at the store on social media. Meanwhile, Rhea made her showbiz comeback last year as a gang leader on MTV Roadies and went on to win the season. She returned to the show again this year but lost the trophy to Elvish Yadav.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Rhea Chakraborty, Brother Showik Perform Puja At Chapter 2 Drip's First Store
Last Updated: Rhea Chakraborty, along with her brother Showik and other family members, was seen taking part in the puja and doing the rituals. Rhea Chakraborty, along with her brother Showik, ventured into a streetwear business named Chapter 2 Drip. On May 24, the siblings unveiled their first physical store in Mumbai, allowing customers to experience their product. On Thursday, the actress shared glimpses of a puja at their store, welcoming positive energy into the space. Rhea shared multiple videos and photos from the puja scenes at her store, where she, along with her brother Showik and other family members, was seen taking part in the puja and doing the rituals. Rhea posted the thread on Instagram with the caption, 'Gratitude for our #Chapter2. Ganpati Bappa Morya." Fans quickly began congratulating the actress on her new venture and wished her good luck. One fan wrote, 'It's only the beginning." Another fan commented, 'God bless you and your family, and y'all's chapter." Someone else wrote, 'Many congratulations, and the stuff and collections are real dope." The actress ventured into the retail business along with her brother Showik, Harpreet Singh and Jinita Seth last year. This streetwear label is home to oversized T-shirts, raw-edged hoodies, baggy jeans, and pieces with affirming quotations, among others. The brand positions itself outside the trend-driven fashion, as, according to Rhea, their clothes are meant to express, not impress. Their recently opened flagship store in Mumbai houses both men's and women's apparel and features a coffee nook as well. Priced between Rs 1,190 and Rs 4,190, the apparels come with unique packaging with affirmations pasted on them, highlighting the brand's focus on fashion as a form of identity. Meanwhile, Rhea was last seen as one of the gang leaders in Roadies XX. Neha Dhupia, Prince Narula, Elvish Yadav and Gautam Gulati were also seen as gang leaders in the reality show. First Published: June 06, 2025, 11:13 IST
Fashion Network
26-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Chapter 2 Drip launches first flagship store in Bandra
Chapter 2 Drip, a streetwear label founded by Rhea and Showik Chakraborty, has launched its first flagship store in Bandra, Mumbai. Designed as more than a retail space to house its men's and women's apparel, the store also features a coffee nook. Located in the heart of Bandra, the store features black and white tiled interiors, curved clothing racks, and a casual, expressive atmosphere, the brand announced in a press release. Handwritten quotes line the walls, alongside a built-in coffee bar and conversation corners aimed at fostering community and engaging shoppers. 'For us, Chapter 2 wasn't a brand idea- it was real, it was survival,' said Rhea Chakraborty in a press release. 'This store is a physical memory of that journey. It is raw in emotion but designed with clarity and purpose.' Known for oversized tees, raw-edged hoodies, and apparel with affirming messages, Chapter 2 Drip positions itself outside of trend-driven fashion. 'Our clothes aren't meant to impress,' said Showik Chakraborty. 'They are meant to express.' The Bandra flagship also debuts Chapter 2 Brew, a coffee nook created to encourage visitors to linger and connect. The label's products, priced between Rs 1,190 and Rs 4,190, come with poetry-lined packaging and tags that double as affirmations to continue the brand's focus on fashion as a form of healing and identity.
