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Rhea and Shovik Chakraborty Reflect on Post-Arrest Trauma and Launch of New Brand

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Rhea and Shovik Chakraborty Reflect on Post-Arrest Trauma and Launch of New Brand

Analysed 26 Jun 2026·3 sources analysed·Mumbai, India·Entertainment
Rhea and Shovik Chakraborty Reflect on Post-Arrest Trauma and Launch of New BrandPreviousNext

Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Shovik Chakraborty reflected on their challenging experiences following their arrests linked to Sushant Singh Rajput's death in 2020. They discussed the trauma, including Shovik's ongoing PTSD, and how these events disrupted their careers. To find new purpose, they launched a brand initially considered to be named 'Chudail Ka Badla' or 'Black Sheep,' reflecting their feelings of societal exclusion. They also shared insights on working together as siblings and the personal and professional challenges involved.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 3 sources

We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (53/100). Lens Score 43/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
53%
AI analysis of 3 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 26 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles primarily present personal perspectives from Rhea and Shovik Chakraborty without overt political framing. Coverage focuses on their experiences and emotional responses rather than political implications, representing their viewpoint and the broader public interest in the aftermath of Sushant Singh Rajput's death. There is no significant presence of partisan or ideological bias in the sources.

Sentiment — Neutral (53/100)

The overall tone across the articles is reflective and somber, highlighting trauma and challenges faced by the siblings after their arrests. While acknowledging difficulties, the coverage also conveys resilience through their entrepreneurial efforts. The sentiment is mixed, combining elements of struggle and recovery without sensationalism or undue negativity.

How 3 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
hindustantimesRhea Chakraborty wanted to name her brand 'Chudail Ka Badla' or Black Sheep: 'That's how we felt'CenterNeutral
news18Rhea Chakraborty On Trauma Due To Arrest After Sushant Singh Rajput's Death: 'You Cannot Get Over'CenterNeutral
news18Rhea Chakraborty Wanted To Name Her Brand 'Chudail Ka Badla': 'I felt Like The Black Sheep Of Society'CenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 25 Jun, 09:21 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news1825 Jun, 09:21 am
    Rhea Chakraborty Wanted To Name Her Brand 'Chudail Ka Badla': 'I felt Like The Black Sheep Of Society'
  2. 2
    news1825 Jun, 11:58 am
    Rhea Chakraborty On Trauma Due To Arrest After Sushant Singh Rajput's Death: 'You Cannot Get Over'
  3. 3
    hindustantimes26 Jun, 05:05 am
    Rhea Chakraborty wanted to name her brand 'Chudail Ka Badla' or Black Sheep: 'That's how we felt'

Lens Score breakdown

43/100
Public interest27/100
Coverage gap90%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Accountability flags

TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.

  • financial irregularity

    This story involves alleged financial misconduct — unexplained transactions, procurement irregularities, or misuse of public/shareholder funds.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
Bombay High CourtEnforcement DirectorateCentral Bureau of InvestigationNarcotics Control Bureau
Enforcement
Enforcement DirectorateNarcotics Control Bureau
Judiciary
Bombay High Court

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Mumbai, India
Sources analysed
3
Last analysed
26 Jun 2026
Key entities
Rhea ChakrabortyRhea (mythology)Sushant Singh RajputNarcotics Control BureauNeha DhupiaAngad BediMaster of Business AdministrationYouTubeBadla, Purba BardhamanEnforcement DirectorateMumbaiAiding and abetting