Raja Chaudhary, once known more for the controversies surrounding his personal life than his on-screen roles, is now rewriting his story—one grounded in growth, sobriety, and rekindled relationships. In a recent interview, he opened up about his evolving bond with his daughter Palak Tiwari and how the support of his family helped him overcome his struggles with alcohol.
His marriage to popular actress Shweta Tiwari began in 1998 and lasted nearly a decade. Their union, however, ended in 2007 following serious allegations of domestic abuse and alcohol dependency, which Shweta cited as the primary reasons for the split. The separation led to Shweta raising their daughter, Palak, on her own.
Years later, the once-estranged father now shares a cautiously warm connection with Palak. Despite their physical distance and her demanding career in the entertainment industry, Raja shared that they manage to stay in touch whenever possible, expressing deep pride in her accomplishments and growth as a young woman carving her own space in Bollywood.
While his personal journey has been tumultuous, Raja has kept himself in the public eye through a mix of television roles and reality show appearances. His breakout moment came during his time as the runner-up on Bigg Boss season 2, followed by his participation in Zor Ka Jhatka: Total Wipeout. Over the years, he has also taken on roles in several Hindi and Bhojpuri TV series, including Chandramukhi, Daddy Samjha Karo, Your Honour, and more recently, Tenali Rama, where he portrays Chaudapa Raya.
Meanwhile, Palak Tiwari has grown from being a celebrity child to a rising star. Her entry into showbiz was marked by the hit music video Bijlee Bijlee with Harrdy Sandhu, followed by her Bollywood debut in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan opposite Salman Khan. She is now gearing up for the release of The Bhootnii, a horror-comedy also featuring Sanjay Dutt, Mouni Roy and Sunny Singh, set to premiere on May 1.
The road to reconciliation hasn’t been simple, but Raja Chaudhary’s reflections reveal a man learning from his past and trying to forge a better future—not just for himself, but also for the bond he shares with his daughter.
