2 weeks Ago By Nirali Kanabar
Television actor Raja Chaudhary has opened up about his battle with alcoholism. The actor, who returned to the small screen with Tenali Rama's new season, shared how the addiction 'disrupted' his life. Raja, who was previously married to actress Shweta Tiwari, revealed his parents were uncomfortable with his alcoholism.
However, they stood by his side, offering him moral support. And since four years, the actor is living a sober life after quitting alcohol. Raja Chaudhary on his alcohol addiction Speaking to Bombay Times, Raja revealed what made him quit alcohol and how he was able to fight the addiction.
"Ultimately, you live for your family, and when they're not happy with you, it makes you realise you need to change. Once I acknowledged my mistakes and decided to surrender, I was able to work on myself. My family has been with me through it all, offering their moral support.
If I could change one thing about my past, it would be never to have touched alcohol. It disrupted my life, and I didn't handle situations the way I should have," he said. The actor shared that alcoholism was a major issue in his life, which he realised later.
Raja mentioned he was able to overcome it by focusing on pickleball. He recalled immersing himself in the sport, which helped him fight his addiction. "Thankfully, I've overcome it, though it remains a daily challenge.
I have to push myself to stay on track. Since 2021, I've been living a sober life, and I can think more clearly, stay calmer, and be happier now," added Raja. ALSO READ - Shweta Tiwari's Ex-Husband Raja Chaudhary Back In Shradha Sharma's Arms | Exclusive Raja Chaudhary's work front On the work front, Raja was last seen in Kaisa Hai Yeh Rishta Anjaana.
The actor has currently taken up a new role as Chaudapa Raya in Tenali Rama's new season. It airs on Sony Sab. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from TV, Entertainment News and around the world.
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