Actor Rhea Chakraborty kicked off her weekend with a public appearance alongside her rumoured boyfriend, entrepreneur Nikhil Kamath. The duo was seen together in Mumbai, sparking widespread attention on social media after pictures and videos surfaced online on Saturday.
A video shared by a paparazzo on Instagram showed Rhea riding pillion on Nikhil Kamath’s bike. The actor sported a casual yet stylish look, dressed in a cropped rust top layered under a denim jacket, paired with purple pants. She accessorized with a face mask, a bag, and sandals. Notably, Rhea wore her hair in a ponytail but was seen without a helmet, a detail that did not go unnoticed by viewers.
Nikhil, on the other hand, opted for a black jacket and shorts, complementing his outfit with a helmet and a face mask. The video captured Rhea seemingly engaged in conversation with Nikhil as he rode the bike. The absence of a helmet on Rhea’s part prompted reactions from social media users, with one person questioning, “Helmet? Any special rule for her?” Another comment read, “Pillion rider doesn’t require a helmet?” Yet another remarked, “Just because it is Rhea, no helmet needed?”
In related news, Rhea recently opened up about her personal journey during her podcast debut with Chapter 2 last month. Reflecting on her experiences, she said, “Everybody knows my ‘chapter one’, or assumes that they know it… Finally, I am feeling more me, but a newer version, like a rebirth… I want to celebrate change.”
Rhea’s life has been under intense public scrutiny following the tragic death of her former boyfriend, actor Sushant Singh Rajput, in June 2020. Her subsequent arrest in a drugs-related case linked to Sushant’s death made headlines nationwide. After being granted bail in October 2020, Rhea has since been working towards rebuilding her life. Earlier this year, she was allowed to travel abroad for a short holiday with her family.
Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his Bandra apartment on June 14, 2020. The incident led to a high-profile investigation, with Rhea and her family facing accusations from Sushant’s father, who alleged they had abetted his suicide.
