Rhea Chakraborty has spoken about the "difficult time" in 2020 following Sushant Singh Rajput's death, during which she faced arrest and accusations. She shared on her podcast finale that her survival through this period was due to the unwavering support of her close women friends, including Shibani Dandekar. Chakraborty expressed deep gratitude, stating these women became her lifeline and are now more revered than a temple. The CBI later cleared her of charges in 2025.