| A publicity stunt, an ego clash or a frustrated husband? What really went wrong in Shweta Tiwari and Raja Chaudhary's marriage
| | Playing to the gallery? Shweta Tiwari and Raja Chaudhary at the launch of a toothpaste brand last week | Only last week, Shweta Tiwari made a public appearance for a product launch with husband Raja Chaudhary and daughter Palak (they have modelled for the toothbrush company as a family). The couple seemed at peace with each other.
However, things changed dramatically over the weekend after it came to light that Shweta (better known as Kasautii Zindagii Kay's Prerna Bajaj) filed a non-cognisable offence of assault and forcefully taking away their daughter Palak against Raja at the Malad police station.
According to Shweta's cousin and telly actor Raj Logani (Saathi Re), "The last time I met didi was two months back. I've been flooded with calls from friends and relatives but no one really knows what went wrong.
I've known Raja for a long time and he never seemed the sort to harm Shweta. But he is extremely possessive of her."
When asked about Raja's tryst with alcohol, he says, "Yes, he enjoys a drink or two once in a while, but some people have implied that he uses drugs. He would never do that. Raja is very much in control of himself even after a few pegs of alcohol."
Saying that the fight could be a mere ego clash, Logani says, "For a long time, Raja was known only as Shweta Tiwari's husband, but after Nach Baliye 2, things changed. I refuse to believe that he has asked her for money. It's probably that he is frustrated that his career is not going anywhere."
No room at home
When HiTLIST visited Shweta and Raja's home Shiv Shakti in Malad, it was locked. Inquiries in the neighbourhood reveal that ever since Shweta filed the complaint, the doors have been locked.
It is learnt that Shweta has shifted to a relative's house. Further inquiries reveal that Raja spent the night at Privilege Inn Hotel, just a few blocks away from their home.
Sources at the hotel confirm that Raja checked in on Saturday along with his brother and parents, soon after Shweta filed the complaint. According to the hotel source, "They occupied two rooms (407, 409) and looked disturbed.
Soon, some police officers arrived at the hotel to question Raja."
The family left the hotel soon after and were said to be leaving for their hometown, Meerut.
Incidentally this is not the first time, a police complaint has been filed against Raja for bad behaviour. Two years ago, actress Dolly Bindra had alleged that Raja "outraged her modesty" at a party.
In an FIR filed with the Juhu police station, the actress accused Chaudhary of violent conduct in an inebriated state. The incident occurred at a party thrown by actor Anuj Saxena to launch his production house, Maverick.
| All for the film?
Raja Chaudhary makes his debut as a producer with the Bhojpuri film Hamar Saiyyan Hindustani. He is also producing a Hinglish film titled My Second Honour.
A source reveals that the police complaint could be a publicity stunt by Shweta and Raja to promote their film.
"Raja's Bhojpuri film is due for release soon. It could very well have been orchestrated by Raja to attract attention as the film's plot is similar to what is happening right now." | |
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