Happy Birthday Rhea Chakraborty: From her MTV VJ days, Bollywood debut to comeback in films, a look at actor's journey

Rhea Chakraborty started her career as a Video Jockey for MTV India and made her Bollywood debut in 2012 with 'Mere Dad Ki Maruti'.

The past one year was probably the toughest time in Rhea’s life with her name getting involved in Sushant Singh Rajput’s death.

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With her and her family’s name tainted in the media, it was tough for the actor to stand up on her feet again.

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But Rhea was as tough as a tiger and has tried to rise from her cloudiness that overcast her life.

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Not only is she making her presence felt on her social media, but Rhea is also gearing for her comeback to films.

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On the occasion of the actor’s birthday, let’s give you brief insight into the her past, present and what she has in course for her future.

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Rhea Chakraborty participated in MTV India’s TVS Scooty Teen Diva in 2009 and ended up being the first runner up, which was the fillip for her career.

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Rhea Chakraborty then tried her luck with video jockeying (VJ). She auditioned at MTV to be a VJ and was chosen.

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She went on to host several MTV shows including Pepsi MTV Wassup, TicTac College Beat and MTV Gone in 60 Seconds.

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Rhea Chakraborty made her acting debut with Telugu film ‘Tuneega Tuneega’ in 2012.

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