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DRUGS NOT LIMITED TO BOLLYWOOD

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 9/23/2020 11:30:52 AM

The probe started with “Who killed Sushant”, which indirectly disclosed the ugly face of bollywood and its connection with drug addiction. With Rhea Chakraborty claiming that Sushant Singh Rajput was addicted to marijuana, the spotlight is now on Bollywood's alleged drug link. It is believed that the Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) is preparing a dossier of Bollywood celebrities whose names were reportedly mentioned by Rhea in her statement. Bollywood's link to drugs is not new and there have been confessions and arrests of film stars in the past. The prominent names include Sanjay Dutt who admitted to being a drug addict and Fardeen Khan who was arrested for acquiring one gram of cocaine. One of the first actors to ever admit that he was addicted to drugs, Sanjay Dutt, quit after a lung collapse in the 80s. Now he propagates ‘say no to drugs and be high on life’. Dutt is now a part of the Drug-free India campaign promoted by The Art of Living Foundation. Whenever any drug peddler is arrested, it is immediately alleged that he supplied drugs to Bollywood personalities and more often it is true. An actress who is now settled abroad used to snort with her businessman boyfriend and had become a nuisance for the society where they lived together. There are a number of filmmakers and artists who smoke and do drugs in the garb of creative kick. But as a matter of fact, Bollywood is not the only industry that has a drug connection. In today's time people are living a highly stressful life coupled with aspirations. Drugs are everywhere – be it media, corporate world, or page 3 parties. But Bollywood has always been a soft target as the people are well exposed to media. Today's stars need to maintain their physique and alcohol is not an option for them so the only option they are left with, which will help them not to put on weight, yet give that effect is drugs.Drugs and alcohol are part of Bollywood parties. So, it is not surprising that there are suppliers who are aware to whom the stuff is provided. There are also drugs that have been named after some celebrities and more often than not actors have been spotted going to lounges with security fiercely guarding the door. Kangana Ranaut recently made a statement that 99% of Bollywood takes drugs and demanded a drug test on them. The Manikarnika actress also claimed that she does not do drugs. It is also alleged that those belonging to the music and the fashion industry too are known to consume drugs. Singer Yo Yo Honey Singh had earlier confessed to addiction and was treated at home by his family. In the industry, cocaine tops the list followed by bud which is a more purified form of marijuana. The other popular drugs are heroin and MDMA. Cocaine also is one of the most popular drugs in high-end parties and the glamour world. Actors do experiment with drugs, once they reach saturation and they want to try something else. Actors are very conscious of how they look irrespective of what is happening inside of them. In India, Cannabis is used as Bhang, which is legally available in many states.