Rhea Chakraborty has described her return to acting after a seven-year hiatus as a "surreal" and "bizarre" experience. The actor is making her comeback with Netflix's new series Family Business, which features Anil Kapoor and Vijay Varma in lead roles.
Reflecting on a Seven-Year Break
In a heartfelt social media post, Chakraborty shared her gratitude and emotions about this new chapter in her career. She posted a video on Instagram showing her getting ready for an event, likely the announcement of Family Business. Her caption revealed, "7 years have passed since I went to set, but I'm still the same girl who came to Bombay at 17 with a dream to be an actor. A part of me moved on, but a part of me stayed and waited. And I'm here, once again in my chapter 2."
An Unreal Comeback Experience
In the video, Chakraborty expressed how unexpected this return has been. She said, "I have done a film after 7 years. 2019 was when I last shot for Chehre, and now my next show is releasing. It's actually really bizarre — It's surreal almost. I didn't expect to act ever again. It's unreal in a way, because it's like a dream, right? Like, this was my dream when I was 17, and then all of that happened, and I stopped getting work."
Balancing Dreams and Reality
The successful entrepreneur added depth to her reflection, noting how her perspective has evolved. She explained, "I had to not keep living this dream. And then again, you're back on it, but you have changed a lot. Because now you have a different career. In many ways it doesn't mean as much to you, but in many ways it still means more than it did before, right? This is the kind of entertainment that is scripted. Well, that was also scripted."
Netflix's Milestone and Series Details
Netflix recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary in India, marking the occasion with the announcement of over 20 new movies and shows. Family Business is one of these projects, serving as Chakraborty's return vehicle after her extended break from the industry.
Star-Studded Ensemble Cast
The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast that includes:
- Anil Kapoor
- Vijay Varma
- Dhruv Sehgal
- Neha Dhupia
- Raima Sen
- Akash Khurana
- Apara Mehta
- Nandish Sandhu
- Anant Nag
- Rohan Vinod Mehra
- Tina Desai
- Kanwaljit Singh
- Madhoo
- Inayat Sood
Chakraborty's candid reflections highlight the emotional journey of returning to a childhood dream after years of pursuing other paths, making her comeback story particularly resonant for fans and industry observers alike.
