Rajiv Lakshman deletes post with Rhea Chakraborty, says his words were ‘irresponsible’

This is Rhea Chakraborty's first appearance at a private gathering after she was embroiled in a drugs case related to the death of her former boyfriend and actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

Rajiv Lakshman posted a photo with Rhea Chakraborty. (Photo: Rajiv Lakhsman/Instagram)

Actor Rhea Chakraborty joined Raghu Ram and wife Natalie Di Luccio at the celebration of their son Rhythm’s first birthday. Raghu’s brother Rajiv, his parents and VJ Anusha Dandekar were also present at the birthday celebration.

Several photos from Rhythm’s birthday celebrations were shared by Rajiv on social media. Posting photos of himself and Rhea, Rajiv wrote on Instagram, “My girl”.

Rhea Chakraborty struck a pose with Rajiv. (Photo: Rajiv Lakshman/Instagram)

But Rajiv’s Instagram post featuring Rhea created quite a stir, and he had to delete it later. He issued a statement on social media which read, “I seem to have created unnecessary trouble with my irresponsible choice of words on a post. Rhea is a dear old friend, and I’m happy to meet her again, and I wish her well.”

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This is Rhea Chakraborty’s first appearance at a private gathering after she was embroiled in a drugs case related to the death of her former boyfriend and actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

Wishing his son on his first birthday, Raghu Ram had written on social media, “Your 1st birthday is a festival for your entire family, little one! This day will always be special to all of us because this is when we met you, my love! #HappyBirthday #BabyRhythm #1stBirthday.”