Raja Chaudhary Confronts His Past: From Allegations to Addiction
In a stark, unvarnished confession, television personality Raja Chaudhary recently peeled back layers of his tumultuous past, directly confronting the persistent allegations of domestic violence and his deeply personal struggle with alcoholism. In a candid conversation with Hindi Rush, Chaudhary offered a raw glimpse into the difficult years that followed his high-profile divorce from actress Shweta Tiwari, a period where, he believes, public perception unfairly cast him as the antagonist.
Unpacking the Domestic Violence Claims: A Different Perspective
Addressing the very core of the domestic violence accusations, Chaudhary vehemently asserted that ‘no physical violence’ ever transpired. Instead, he candidly admitted to ‘one or two’ instances where he forcibly broke the door of what was then his wife Shweta Tiwari’s residence. He attributed these outbursts to intense provocation.
“They wanted me to stand outside the house and not come inside,” he explained, detailing how their refusal to engage and “slamming the door” would ignite his temper. It was in these moments of profound frustration, he confessed, that his “Jaat khopdi satak jaati hai kai bar” – a Hindi idiom roughly translating to ‘a Jat’s mind just snaps sometimes’ – leading to the forceful entry. Despite police involvement in some of these incidents, Chaudhary maintains these portrayals were ‘false stories’ of actual physical harm.
The Media’s Gaze: Crafting a Villain, Elevating a Heroine
Chaudhary then delved into the powerful, often unforgiving, narrative spun by the media during his very public divorce from Shweta Tiwari. He recounted how headlines consistently painted him in a villainous light: ‘Shweta Tiwari’s husband beat her’ or ‘Shweta Tiwari’s husband got arrested.’
This relentless portrayal, he argues, systematically crafted Shweta into the sympathetic ‘heroine’ while casting him as the undeniable antagonist. Given Shweta Tiwari’s soaring popularity as a leading television actress and the ‘audience’s favourite’ at the time, Chaudhary felt the scales were inherently tipped against him, solidifying his image as the public’s ‘villain.’
Confronting the Demon: Alcoholism’s Gripping Hold
He conceded that his battle with alcohol likely played a significant role in his inability to present his side of the story coherently during those tumultuous years. Chaudhary acknowledged the profound impact of addiction, stating, “A drunk person won’t speak coherently. You can’t think of anything apart from alcohol.”
He even described it as “a kind of depression,” hinting at the deeper psychological struggles beneath the surface. He pointed out the fallacy of those who claimed he was ‘mostly drunk,’ noting they only witnessed him in an impaired state. Alcohol, he emphasized, fundamentally alters a person. “You become a different person,” he confessed, recognizing early on that “alcoholism is my problem” and grappling with the immense challenge of breaking free. He urged attributing his past erratic behavior to the disease of alcohol dependency, rather than to his inherent character.
The Road to Sobriety: Finding Redemption Through Resilience and Sports
In a powerful testament to personal resilience, Raja Chaudhary proudly revealed his two-year journey of sobriety. This hard-won freedom, he explained, didn’t come without immense struggle. “I had struggled a lot,” he admitted, detailing his committed efforts to overcome addiction.
His path involved dedicated stays in rehabilitation facilities, some lasting “four to eight months,” alongside seeking solace and healing at “naturopathy centres” and through focused “meditation centres.” He credits a surprising catalyst for his sustained sobriety: the sport of pickleball. “Thanks to pickleball, I started playing it for the last two years, and that it is the reason, I am so good,” he shared, emphasizing how this physical activity has profoundly impacted his well-being. “Sports has changed my life,” Chaudhary asserted, highlighting the transformative power of physical engagement in his arduous journey towards a healthier, sober existence.
