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Rhea Chakraborty reveals details of her conversation with Apoorva Mukhija following the controversy on India's Got Talent.
In the heart of India's bustling landscape, social media sensation Apoorva Mukhija found herself in the center of a whirlwind recently, following her appearance on the show, India's Got Latent. Her comments sparked accusations of insensitivity, leading to a wave of criticism, including death threats. To understand her ordeal, Mukhija shared a conversation she had with actress Rhea Chakraborty, who had faced similar turbulence in the past.
Mukhija detailed the constant security concerns she faced during the controversy. "My schedule was as tight as a Ganesh sculpture, but with four bodyguards and a driver in tow. Even at the airport, a bodyguard was always by my side. I had to put my home on hold for weeks because it was no longer a secret where I resided. Strangers knew my address, and pictorial evidence circulated online, saying, 'We know where you live.' I cried every day. My trusted confidante, Suman Didi, had plans to attend a wedding, but I had to cancel a phony award show appearance and return to Delhi from Jaipur in a rush. I was terrified."
In a video call that lasted an hour, Mukhija and Chakraborty connected, with the latter offering support. "I spoke to her and she understood. She had experienced something similar, after all."
Mukhija admitted that she wanted to address the controversy publicly, but was counseled to stay quiet. "I'm an open book, right? But I was advised-if I spoke now, they'd misrepresent my words, and another media frenzy would ensue. I didn't have much of a choice but to remain silent."
The situation took a toll on her professional life as well. "I didn't realize how much I relished my work until it evaporated. I used to work tirelessly, creating content, handling brand collaborations. Suddenly, it was all gone. I lost a tremendous amount of business. Brands backed out, claiming it wasn't the right time to associate."
Back in 2020, Rhea Chakraborty was plunged into chaos when she was accused of abetment to suicide and drug-related allegations following the death of her boyfriend, actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
While Apoorva Mukhija's controversy was triggered by comments on a YouTube comedy show, Rhea Chakraborty's ordeal arose from unproven accusations surrounding her boyfriend's death. Both faced intense media scrutiny, cyberbullying, and public backlash. The incidents sparked discussions about media ethics, mental health, and content creators' accountability. Mukhija's case remains under investigation as of April 2025, with no arrested individuals reported thus far.
- Apoorva Mukhija, despite being an open book, was advised to remain silent about the controversy, fearing misrepresentation and another media frenzy.
- Mukhija's professional life suffered a severe blow due to the controversy, losing numerous brand collaborations and a significant amount of business.
- In a heart-to-heart conversation, Mukhija and actress Rhea Chakraborty connected, recognizing the similar turbulence each had faced in their respective celebrity careers.
- Both Mukhija and Chakraborty, amidst their success in Indian entertainment and pop-culture, have faced intense public backlash, cyberbullying, and media scrutiny.
