Actor Raja Chaudhary, the ex-husband of television star Shweta Tiwari, has opened up about his current equation with daughter Palak Tiwari and his personal struggles with alcoholism in a recent candid interview.
In conversation with Bombay Times, Raja shared that he and his 24-year-old daughter Palak — who has been living with her mother since her parents’ separation in 2007 — are in touch and maintain a respectful relationship. “We stay in touch. She reaches out whenever she gets time from her busy schedule, and I do the same. I’m very proud of her,” he said warmly.
Raja and Shweta’s marriage ended in a highly publicized divorce, with the actress having filed a domestic violence case against him. Despite a rocky past, Raja’s recent reflections come from a place of acceptance and accountability. He revealed that he has now been sober for four years, and admitted that alcohol had a destructive impact on his life. “If I could change one thing about my past, it would be never to have touched alcohol,” he admitted. “It disrupted my life, and I didn’t handle situations the way I should have.”
Palak Tiwari, who is now carving out a place for herself in Bollywood, first captured attention with the music video Bijlee Bijlee alongside Harrdy Sandhu, and later appeared in Salman Khan’s film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. She is currently gearing up for the release of her upcoming film The Bhootnii, opposite Sunny Singh, which is set to hit theatres on May 1, 2025.
On his own professional front, Raja Chaudhary has returned to acting and is currently seen in the latest season of Tenali Rama, portraying the character Chaudapa Raya. When asked about his personal life, he shared that he is no longer open to the idea of love or remarriage, having experienced two failed marriages — first with Shweta Tiwari, and later with Shveta Sood.
With honest reflections and a renewed focus on healing, Raja Chaudhary’s interview offers a glimpse into the complex journey of a man trying to rebuild his life and reconnect with what matters most — his daughter and his passion for acting.