EXCLUSIVE: “There Was No Darkness In My Heart, So It Wasn’t Killing Me From Inside” – Sooraj Pancholi On Dealing With Jiah Khan Court Case
Being caught in a long and public court case can take a lot out of a person. And for Kesari Veer actor Sooraj Pancholi, it certainly did.
EXCLUSIVE: Sooraj Pancholi Shares How He Coped With The Long Jiah Khan Court Case
In an exclusive chat with Instant Bollywood, Sooraj opened up about the emotional toll the legal battle took on him and how he managed to stay grounded during those years.
For those unaware, in April 2023, a CBI court acquitted Sooraj in the case related to his girlfriend Jiah Khan’s abetment of suicide. The court cited lack of evidence and Sooraj was cleared of all charges.
It was not an easy journey for the actor, especially since the case began when he was just in his early twenties. Speaking about those challenging times, he shared –
“I think everything happens for a reason. Maybe God wanted to test me so I’d be stronger for tougher times ahead. I think every experience, whether it’s the smallest or the biggest, only teaches you, you just get better as a person. You get stronger and stronger.”
Sooraj shared that while it was impossible to completely avoid judgment, he focused on keeping his mind and body busy. By following a balanced routine and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, he managed to keep stress in check and stay grounded through the tough times.
In times of uncertainty, Sooraj leaned on his close circle of childhood friends. Having their constant support made a huge difference.
“Childhood friends were always with me. I have very few friends. Just 10-12 friends only, but they were always there—no judgment, nothing.”
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EXCLUSIVE: “There Was No Darkness In My Heart, So It Wasn’t Killing Me From Inside” – Sooraj Pancholi On Dealing With Jiah Khan Court Case
Handling a court case that dragged on for years can be emotionally draining. When asked how he dealt with that mental strain, Sooraj revealed that holding on to hope and faith was key for him.
“I knew it (the case) wouldn’t be part of my life forever. There was Hope and Belief in God. There was no darkness in my heart, none in my mind. So, it wasn’t killing me from inside. The thing was, we just had to fight through it.”
Today, with the legal chapter behind him, Sooraj is focusing on the future with a sense of calm and strength that only comes from overcoming a tough battle.
