Mumbai: Actor and VJ Shibani Dandekar has called out media personnel for misbehaving with Rhea Chakraborty, who is accused of abetment to suicide in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.
Shibani on Wednesday came out in the support of Rhea, whom she has known for a long time, and posted a lengthy note on Instagram.
"I have known Rhea Chakraborty since she was 16 years old. Vibrant, strong, vivacious... such a bright spark.. so full of life! I have witnessed such a stark contrast to this side of her personality over the last few months as her and her family (some of the warmest best people you will ever meet) have experienced the most unimaginable trauma. We have watched the media behave like complete vultures on a witch-hunt, vilifying and torturing an innocent family to breaking point," Shibani wrote.
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I stand with you and by your side always @rhea_chakraborty 🙏🏽❤️ #justiceforrhea
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She also shared that the current situation has affected Rhea's family a lot.
"Her basic human right taken away as the media play judge jury and executioner! We have seen the death of journalism and a frightening side of humanity! What was her crime? She loved a boy, looked after him through his darkest days, put her life on hold to be there for him and when he took his own life she was crucified. What have we become? I have seen her first hand what this has done to her mother's health, how it has affected her father who gave his life to serve this country for 20 years, how quickly her brother has had to grow up and how strong he has had to be," Shibani added.
Demanding justice for Rhea, Shibani promised to be by her side always.
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"My Rhea, you are a pillar of strength, so resilient. I have so much love and respect for you, for the human being you are and for fighting this till the end knowing that you have the truth on your side... I am sorry you had to go through this... I am sorry that we weren't better. I am sorry that so many people let you down, doubted you, weren't there for you when you needed the most. I am sorry that the best thing you ever did in your life ( looking after Sushant) led you to the worst experience of your life. I am so sorry. I am with you always. Justice for Rhea," Shibani concluded.
Her post has garnered thousands of likes and comments from her fans and celebrity followers including Malaika Arora, Rasika Duggal and Maanvi Gagroo among others.
"I am crying, my heart hurts to know what they are doing to our little rabbit. She is our baby sister forever," wrote sister Anusha Dandekar in the comments.
While dancer-actor Lauren Gottlieb thanked Shibani for writing the post, actors Maanvi Gagroo and Rasika Duggal commented with red-heart and folded hands emoji.
Currently, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is probing the death case of Sushant Singh Rajput who was found dead at his Bandra residence on June 14.
