In October 2018, Tanushree Dutta who accused veteran actor Nana Patekar of harassment, was slammed by Rakhi for the same and there was a serious war of words between the two.
Rao is now back home and recuperating. Breaking his silence on the harrowing ordeal he faced of attempting suicide, Tirthanand said, “When the cops called her, she just said ‘Let him die”
Filmmaker Anees Bazmee revealed why he thought of casting Nana Patekar for the role of Uday Shetty in his comedy film "Welcome" knowing the fact that the actor is more popular for his serious roles.