{
  "id": 1493064,
  "title": "'Job Tak Nahin Mil Rahi Thi...': Rhea Chakraborty Recalls How Her Father & Brother Struggled After 2020 Jail Stint",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/job-tak-nahin-mil-rahi-thi-rhea-chakraborty-recalls-how-her-father",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T13:24:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/job-tak-nahin-mil-rahi-thi-rhea-chakraborty-recollects-how-her-father-brother-struggled-after-2020-jail-stint"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Actress Rhea Chakraborty returned to the spotlight following her 2020 jail stint. Reflecting on the challenging period, she shared details of what her father, brother Showik, and she had to endure post-incarceration. Rhea recounted her father's predicament when he was offered a substantial job, only to be rejected upon learning his surname. She also alleged that her brother faced a tough time finding employment despite scoring 97% in the CAT exam. In Farah Khan's recent food vlog, Rhea detailed her family's struggle, stating \"Papa got a very big job as a Medical Superintendent in one of very big hospitals in town... And then they found out his surname and they said- Sir, I am sorry. Aap Riya Chakraborty ke papa hai.\" This excerpt was shared on Instagram. She further elaborated on her brother Showik's situation, explaining that they started their brand Chapter 2 due to his impressive CAT score. She recounted that he had just returned from jail in the same year he achieved 97%, but his academic success didn't translate into job opportunities. Following their release from jail, Rhea and Showik were left without work, and found themselves socially ostracized. Neither could secure corporate jobs. Rhea concluded, \"We used to be sitting at home. Cancel hi ho gaye the na ek Tarah se, like society se. Filmein wilmein nahi mil rahi thi. Showik ko job tak nahi mil rahi thi.\" The actress admitted that they eventually grew weary of relying on others for livelihood and expressed, \"I Was Rich : Rhea Chakraborty Reveals Earning ₹3 Lakh As An MTV VJ At 17-18, Says She Splurged Her Salary On THIS Beauty Surgery\".",
  "summary": "Rhea Chakraborty made a comeback after her jail stint in 2020. Recalling the difficult phase, the actress opened up about what she and her family, including brother Showik and father Irajit Chakraborty, had to go through after the ordeal. Rhea revealed that her father was offered a big job in the town but was later rejected after the employers learned his surname. She also claimed that her…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}