In a deeply moving moment that signals a new dawn, actor Rhea Chakraborty has finally regained possession of her Indian passport after five years. The travel document, which had been impounded by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in connection with the drug-related case following the passing of her former partner, actor Sushant Singh Rajput, was returned following a favourable order from the Bombay High Court.
Taking to Instagram to share the significant milestone, Chakraborty posted a photo of herself holding the passport with a caption that instantly resonated with her followers and the public. "Patience was my only passport for the past 5 years. Countless battles. Endless hope. Today, I hold my passport again. Ready for my Chapter 2! Satyameva Jayate," she wrote. Her emotional declaration marks not just a legal victory, but a powerful personal turning point.
The Weight of Five Years: A Story of Legal Constraint
The journey to reclaim her passport has been an arduous five-year struggle, played out under the harsh glare of public scrutiny. Following her arrest in September 2020, her release on bail came with the strict condition that her passport be surrendered to the authorities, and that she would require the special court's permission for any overseas travel.
For an actor whose work often demands travel for shoots, auditions, and professional meetings, this constraint placed a severe brake on her career. Her legal team argued that the restriction was costing her precious international work opportunities and was an undue hardship, particularly since she had never violated any of her bail conditions and had consistently cooperated with the ongoing investigation.
The Bombay High Court's Directive
The recent ruling by the Bombay High Court acknowledged her consistent compliance and cooperation. The court observed that similar relaxations had been granted to other co-accused in the same case. Justice Neela Gokhale, while granting the relief, noted that there was "no reason to doubt" the actor’s commitment to the conclusion of the trial, provided she adheres to a new set of conditions, which include informing the prosecuting agency of her full itinerary and contact details prior to any foreign trip.
This judicial decision is a profound relief, essentially lifting a major cloud that hovered over her professional life.
Ready for Chapter 2: The Comeback Story
The return of her passport symbolises a reclaiming of personal and professional agency. Having faced what she termed "countless battles," Chakraborty is now poised to fully immerse herself in her "Chapter 2."
While she has slowly been easing back into the spotlight—notably as a gang leader on the reality show MTV Roadies and through work in the 2021 film Chehre—the full freedom to pursue international projects was restricted. With the physical document in hand, the door to global assignments, collaborations, and career expansion has finally swung open. Her story is one of resilience and hope, serving as an inspiring comeback narrative in the face of intense and prolonged adversity.
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