Speaking hours later, sounding quite relieved, Shweta told this writer, “Yes, I’ve been given a clean chit from a sessions court in Hyderabad. I can’t begin to tell you what a relief it is for me and for my family. My parents are smiling for the first time in months.”

Shweta has beeen cleared of all charges. Says the relieved actress, “This was just the vindication I was waiting for. Although I had already put the incident behind me there was still a closure that I needed to put on the issue. All my earlier charges from the trial court have been withdrawn. I can’t describe the relief I feel. My name has been cleared after months of doubt and suspicion.”

The suspense for Shweta and her family was unbearable. Shweta says, “I now see how futile and unnecessary the whole episode was. I am glad to be alive and kicking and raring to go. Life looks beautiful and hopeful. My only regret is I was put on trial by a section of the media. I should’ve been given the right to defend myself. Never mind. Now that my name has been cleared, I hold no grudges against anyone.”

Here’s wishing Shweta a new beginning and a new life.