Speaking during an episode of Prime Video's unscripted show The Traitors Season 2, Chakraborty addressed host Karan Johar when asked whether she would prefer to play an "Innocent" or a "Traitor" in the game. Her answer highlighted her desire to move past years of public mistrust:
"I want to be an Innocent. Iss saal hi actually mujhe clean chit mili hai, iss saal hi logon ko pata chala hai ki main innocent hoon. Bohot der tak shaq mein rahi hoon, toh woh itna pasand nahi hai ab mujhe. Kaafi saal kar liya hai maine." (I want to be an Innocent. I got a clean chit this year itself, and this year people came to know that I am innocent. I have been under suspicion for a very long time, so I don't like that feeling anymore. I have been through it for several years.) — Rhea Chakraborty, via The Traitors Season 2
Key Milestones in the Case & Legal Resolution
Chakraborty's comments come following major legal developments surrounding the multi-agency investigations:
CBI Closure Report & Clearance: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officially submitted its closure report in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, clearing Chakraborty of charges linked to his passing.
NCB Detainment & Jail Time: Following Rajput's passing in 2020, Chakraborty and her brother Showik Chakraborty were arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) during a collateral drug probe. Chakraborty spent 27 days in Mumbai's Byculla Jail before being granted bail.
Rebuilding Life & Media Silence
Chakraborty has gradually stepped back into public life through select projects, podcasting (Chapter 2), and unscripted appearances:
The Impact of Public Trial: In previous interactions, Chakraborty spoke about battling PTSD, anxiety, and grief, noting that the immediate aftermath deprived her of space to mourn.
Advocating for Undertrials: Reflecting on her period in custody, she expressed a long-term goal to support undertrial prisoners in India who lack legal representation or financial aid.
Trade Verdict:
Participating in a high-stakes psychological game show like The Traitors—built around trust, suspicion, and hidden identities—places Chakraborty's real-world history in sharp contrast with the game's mechanics. Her statement marks an explicit effort to close a long, painful chapter in the public eye.
