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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rhea Chakraborty's Journey to Financial Independence and Personal Healing
It's a long-awaited sunrise for Rhea Chakraborty—an actress whose life was upended in the wake of actor 's tragic death by suicide in 2020. Vilified by the media and ostracised by much of the industry, Rhea became the face of a public witch-hunt that few could have survived with grace. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Five years later, she is stepping forward into a new chapter—one not defined by controversy but by creativity, courage, and a quiet determination to rebuild. Alongside her brother Showik, she has co-founded a clothing brand that represents a fresh start. In a personal, long-overdue conversation with a leading publication, Rhea opens up about career setbacks, finding healing through work, and learning to move forward. 'Showik and I both lost out career paths because of everything that happened to us in 2020' The reason behind starting a clothing store - Chapter 2 in Bandra, for Rhea was not born out of a choice. 'We both kind of lost our career paths because of everything that happened to us in 2020. I had lost my acting career because no one would work with me at that point. We were like, 'Okay, what do we do? We have to do something, right?' It's okay that the things that we wanted to do are not happening. (But) You want to wake up and you want to have a purpose,' she recalls. 'It was really difficult to come to terms with acting no longer being a path that existed' Rhea, a former video jockey, started her acting career in 2013 with Mere Dad ki Maruti . Her last film was Chehre in 2021. She admits it was frustrating to be not able to do what she wanted to. 'Honestly, it was really difficult to come to terms with the fact that the dream that you had since you were 17 and the path that you were set on for 10 years is no longer a path that exists. It's not even like ab kaam dhundhna hai , it's like ab koi kaam nahi de raha ya kar sakta hai . Even if somebody wanted to work, they were scared of the trolling. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It's not like people didn't want to work, there was an interest, but it was not happening. Maybe their investors were saying no, or the platforms were saying no. At one point I had to take a stand for myself – Either I can be delusional and hope that it will happen one day, or I can be like if it happens one day, great, but I need to do something else because I'm young, I'm able-bodied, and I need to work. A large part of my healing will also come from working. If you're just sitting at home, you don't heal,' she explains. Rhea Chakraborty begins a new chapter with Chapter 2. 'The trauma was long drawn' After a tumultuous period in the public eye, Rhea reflects on the arduous process of healing and rebirth, as she learned to separate her identity from her profession. 'The last five years have been really hard for me and for my family and for everyone in different ways. Healing is a process. It doesn't happen overnight. And the trauma was long drawn. It was heartbreaking. I did a lot of therapy sessions around the fact that, 'Okay, Rhea, you're no longer an actor, and that's okay, and you need to let go of this dream because it's just not possible for you'. So, I had to break that piece of your heart and be like, now you don't beat for this role anymore,' she reminisces. 'It finally feels like a sunrise after a really long, dark, deserted, long night' Having weathered years of scrutiny, Rhea has found strength in acceptance and joy in simplicity. Earlier this year in March Rhea and her brother got a clean chit by the CBI in the widely reported case. Rhea chooses to maintain a stoic silence about the clean chit, however, reflects on the year that has gone by: "Just one word for the year that's gone - Gratitude. It's been amazing. It finally feels like a sunrise after a really long, dark, deserted, long night. So, I feel like I wake up in the morning and I have tears of gratitude sometimes. The gratitude level is so immense that the small problems don't bother us as much anymore. And the small happiness and the small joys are now the big things. 'Many people are getting to see who I am and not what they think of me' The actress who became a victim of a media trial, admits she has evolved and credits her 'life experiences' for the evolution. She also credits TV reality show Roadies for helping her heal. ' Roadies has been a huge part of my healing. The previous season was the first season that I came back to work... If there's any change that's happened to me, that's happened because of my life experiences. And of course, Roadies also does teach you a lot of things. It was a platform where I could be myself and not worry about judgment. When you've been brutally trolled the way, I have been, you kind of get a little bit close and cagey. Anything you say can backfire. If you go in a rickshaw also, people can call you names. Then you don't know how to be anymore in public. But with Roadies , I slowly eased up and I gave up the whole guard and I could just be more me. Many people are getting to see who I am and not what they think of me.' 'Want the financial independence that if I ever need a lawyer, I don't have to think twice' While she has been away from movies, she continues to work as a podcaster, a Roadies mentor, and now an entrepreneur. Ask Rhea what she wants next, and her response will warm anyone's heart. 'The one most singular goal that I have is of course my parents and my brother to be happy and peaceful and then to have enough money and financial independence that if I ever need a lawyer, I don't have to think twice. I can just hire the most, the best lawyer without having to think even one second about how expensive they are and how to get the money for it. So that's my financial goal. And whenever I get to that goal, I shall be at peace," she signs off.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"It does raise concerns": Producer Anand Pandit on Trump's 100% tariff on movies produced outside the US
Producer Anand Pandit has expressed his concerns regarding US President Donald Trump 's recent announcement of imposing a 100 per cent tariff on films produced outside the United States. While commenting on the proposed tariffs, Pandit said, "It is too premature to comment on US President Trump's proposed tariffs on foreign films. However, given that this statement comes at a time when the Indian film industry is seeing a reduction in theatre footfalls because of changing audience preferences, it does raise concerns." The ace producer added that it is too early to assume anything at this time and shared, "The US audience is a sizable part of our box office collections. We will have to wait to read the finer details. It would be premature to assume anything more at this point." Anand Pandit, best known for films like Chehre, The Big Bull, Thank God, and Total Dhamaal, added, "The US has been a favourite destination for filmmakers to shoot. It would be encouraging if instead they would offer incentives and subsidies that attract more filmmakers to their shores, just like other countries do." Director-producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah also shared his perspective on the same and its impact on the Indian film industry. In a conversation with ANI, he said, "There are 2-3 aspects to this. First, there is not much detail about how this 100 per cent tariff will happen. Kyunki hamari jo filmein hoti hai vo bharat ki hi company vahan directly distribute karti hai aur bahut saari kuch filmein hoti hai jo vahan ke distributors hum appoint karte hai aur vo distribute karte hai. (Because our movies are directly distributed by Indian companies. There are a lot of movies that we appoint distributors and they distribute them.) To Bharat ki companies jo vahan film distribute karti hai unpe tariff lagega ( So tariff will be on Indian companies that distribute films there). How will it happen? What will happen? I think there are a lot of nitty-gritties that we will have to see now." "However, he asserted that there won't be a "big loss" for the Indian film industry. "In India's business pattern, America contributes 5-7 per cent of the overall box office of the film. And even if 5-7 per cent of the box office is reduced due to these tariffs, then it will not be a big loss for our film industry. But if they impose tariffs and if the Indian government imposes tariffs on their films, then our films will have to face stiff competition from their big films. That will also be reduced. So, it will be beneficial for our local box office. So, there are many aspects to this. I feel that the trade deal is the most important thing. And when all the points of the trade deal are cleared and the trade deal is done, then I believe that we will solve this issue there as well." On how it will have an impact on Indian films, he said, "Jaisa Maine pehle kaha jo Indian films hai unka American particularly theatrical business vo pure business ka 5-7 per cent hai. And if it is a very successful film, then it is 7-8 per cent. It is not more than that. And after the tariff is imposed, the entire business will not be finished. A small part of it will be affected. So, it is possible that instead of 5-7 per cent, we will come to 3-4 per cent for a limited period of time. So, I don't think it will be such a big loss." Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur on Monday, took to his X account to share his thoughts, saying that the move might backfire and push Hollywood to shift its operations outside the US. "Over 75% of the box office of Hollywood films come from outside the US. And a significant part of the budget of those films are spent outside the US. President Trump's imposition of a 100% tariff on all films imported into the US may encourage Hollywood to move outside the US! Quite the opposite of what he intended," he wrote on X. Check his post. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has announced that he has directed the Department of Commerce and the US Trade Representative to immediately start the process of imposing a 100 per cent tariff on all movies coming into the US that are produced in other nations. He said that the movie industry in the US is "dying" a very fast death and added that other nations were offering incentives to draw the American filmmakers and studios away from the US and termed it a "national threat." In a post shared on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated, "The Movie Industry in America is DYING a very fast death. Other Countries are offering all sorts of incentives to draw our filmmakers and studios away from the United States. Hollywood and many other areas within the U.S.A. are being devastated. This is a concerted effort by other Nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and propaganda! Therefore, I am authorizing the Department of Commerce and the United States Trade Representative to immediately begin the process of instituting a 100% Tariff on any and all Movies coming into our Country that are produced in Foreign Lands. WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN."
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vivek Agnihotri, producers raise concerns over Donald Trump's 100% tariff on movies produced outside US
After Shekhar Kapur, Indian filmmakers Vivek Agnihotri, Vipul Amrutal Shah and Anand Pandit have raised their concerns regarding US President Donald Trump's recent announcement of imposing a 100 per cent tariff on films produced outside the United States. (Also read: Donald Trump's 100% tariff on imported films may lead to 'Hollywood moving outside US', says Shekhar Kapur) Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri stated that the move is a threat to Indian cinema which is already struggling. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, Vivek posted, "Trump's 100% Movie Tariff Threatens Indian Cinema: Trump's 100% tariff on movies is a disastrous move. If this absurdity prevails, India's struggling film industry will collapse entirely, with no one to save it. Indian film leaders must wake up, unite, and fight this threat instead of chasing paparazzi and self-glorification." Director-producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah, who recently produced The Kerala Story and Bastar: The Naxal Story, shared his perspective on Trump's decision and its impact on the Indian film industry. "There are 2-3 aspects to this. First, there is not much detail about how this 100 per cent tariff will happen. Kyunki hamari jo filmein hoti hai vo bharat ki hi company vahan directly distribute karti hai aur bahut saari kuch filmein hoti hai jo vahan ke distributors hum appoint karte hai aur vo distribute karte hai. To Bharat ki companies jo vahan film distribute karti hai unpe tariff lagega (Because our movies are directly distributed by Indian companies. There are a lot of movies that we appoint distributors and they distribute them. So tariff will be on Indian companies that distribute films there). How will it happen? What will happen? I think there are a lot of nitty-gritties that we will have to see now," Vipul said in an interview with ANI. Producer Anand Pandit, who is know for films like Total Dhamaal, Chehre, The Big Bull, Thank God, also told ANI, "It is too premature to comment on US President Trump's proposed tariffs on foreign films. However, given that this statement comes at a time when the Indian film industry is seeing a reduction in theatre footfalls because of changing audience preferences, it does raise concerns."
News18
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rhea Chakraborty Survived ‘Difficult' Journey In Most Stunning Way, Says Shibani Dandekar: ‘It Was Tough'
Shibani Dandekar said it pains her to see that Rhea Chakraborty had to grow up so quickly through such a difficult and painful journey. Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty has often been vocal about the challenging period following the death of her boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput. Her friend Shibani Dandekar stood by her, and publicly showed support during Rhea's difficult time. Rhea and Shibani recently opened up about their friendship of 16 years in a recent interview. Shibani mentioned that it pains her to see Rhea had to grow up so quickly through hardships. She said that the 'Chehre' actress had an extremely difficult and painful journey, one that she survived in the 'most beautifully stunning way'. In a conversation with The Hollywood Reporter India, Shibani Dandekar said that Rhea had to grow up so quickly. 'I do feel as though it was a journey that no one could have predicted, and it was definitely difficult. Definitely painful. And she survived it in the most beautifully stunning way. It was- I don't even know how to put it into words- but it was tough. I think that for someone as strong as her, it just added an extra layer of strength that maybe she will have now for the rest of her life." She then stated that no one should ever have to go through what Rhea went through. 'I don't necessarily know if that's a good thing or not, but it's now just the way it is. I don't think anyone should ever have to go through something like that," said Shibani. Rhea spoke about Shibani, and said, 'Even in my toughest moments, I don't think there can be a better friend than her. She essentially taught me the meaning of friendship. Like when you see someone loving you unconditionally like that, completely non transactionally outside of your parents, it gives you a larger faith in the overall business of humanity. And I think Shibani has been that for me." Meanwhile, on the professional front, Rhea Chakraborty is currently being seen as one of the gang leaders on Roadies XX. Meanwhile, Shibani Dandekar turned producer with the Netflix series 'Dabba Cartel' which released in February. First Published:
Indian Express
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ground Zero box office collection day 4: Emraan Hashmi's film suffers cataclysmic drop, earns just Rs 7 lakh
Emraan Hashmi's latest film Ground Zero received a lukewarm response from audiences after its quiet, uneventful release in theatres. The film struggled to gain momentum from the start, and after a slow weekend, it couldn't sustain its hold as the weekdays began. Ground Zero failed to pass the crucial Monday test, witnessing a massive drop in collections. According to Sacnilk, it earned only Rs 7 lakh on Monday, bringing its total domestic collection over four days to Rs 5.9 crore. The film began its box office journey on Friday, raking in Rs 1.15 crore. Over the weekend, it showed some growth, witnessing a 65.22 percent jump in its collection on Saturday with Rs 1.9 crore, and a further 13.16 percent jump on Sunday, minting Rs 2.15 crore. However, Ground Zero could not sustain this momentum once the weekdays began. The film is facing stiff competition from two major releases — Sunny Deol 's Jaat and Akshay Kumar 's Kesari 2. The minimal buzz surrounding Ground Zero at the time of its release also didn't help its cause. Adding to the challenge, the re-release of Salman Khan and Aamir Khan 's iconic film Andaz Apna Apna further divided the audience's attention. According to a report in The Times of India, Andaz Apna Apna's re-release has already minted Rs 1 crore at the box office within three days of its release. Emraan Hashmi 's track record at the box office has been inconsistent in recent years. Before Ground Zero, he was seen as the antagonist in Tiger 3, but that was predominantly a Salman Khan-starrer. The last film where Emraan played the lead role was the 2021 thriller Chehre, which also starred Amitabh Bachchan. Chehre flopped at the box office, collecting only Rs 4.3 crore worldwide. Another one of his films, Mumbai Saga (2021), also underperformed, earning Rs 22 crore worldwide against a reported budget of Rs 40 crore. Despite its failure, Mumbai Saga had a better opening compared to Ground Zero, collecting Rs 10.2 crore in its first four days, with its first Monday collection amounting to Rs 1.5 crore.
