Raj Kundra: News

Ranked as the 198th richest British Asian in 2004, Raj Kundra is a British -Indian businessman. Born and brought up in London, he moved to Dubai at the age of 18 and then to Nepal to start the business of selling Pashmina shawls to British retailers. In 2007, Kundra relocated to Dubai to set up a trading company dealing in precious metals, construction, mining, and energy-related projects. During the same time, he started financing and producing films in Bollywood. After moving to Bollywood, he got separated from his first wife and got married to Shilpa Shetty. Later, Kundra is associated with many other ventures, including Satyug Gold, Super Fight League, and the food chain Bastian Hospitality in Mumbai. After their marriage, the couple also invested in a cricket team in the Indian Premier League, Rajasthan Royals. In 2013, he was questioned after being a suspect in a spot-fixing case. In 2021, Kundra again hit the headlines after being arrested in a pornography case.

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20 Feb 2024

Jackky Bhagnani

Rakul Preet Singh-Jackky Bhagnani's 'sangeet' night theme revealed

Tinseltown lovebirds Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani are gearing up for their extravagant wedding in Goa, with the sangeet night set for Tuesday.

06 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office collection: 'UT 69' fails to cross Rs. 1cr

Entrepreneur Raj Kundra has been one of the most controversial figures in India in recent times. The businessman's involvement in the alleged pornography case took the country by storm and the same has been made into a film titled UT 69.

05 Nov 2023

Box Office

Box office: Raj Kundra's 'UT 69' faces uphill battle

Shilpa Shetty Kundra's husband and businessperson, Raj Kundra, made his acting debut with UT 69 on Friday.

04 Nov 2023

Box Office

Box office: Raj Kundra's 'UT 69' delivers disastrous performance

Businessman-turned-actor Raj Kundra has made his acting debut with UT 69.

03 Nov 2023

Bollywood

'UT 69': Shilpa Shetty calls Raj Kundra 'natural' actor

Entrepreneur Raj Kundra made his acting debut with UT 69.

03 Nov 2023

Bollywood

'UT 69' review: Raj Kundra's movie gets mixed reactions

Raj Kundra has made his acting debut with a film that packs his jail time of 60 days in two hours.

03 Nov 2023

Box Office Collection

Box office buzz: 'UT 69' set for lukewarm opening

Entrepreneur Raj Kundra has been a controversial figure in Bollywood. The businessman has managed to stay in the buzz for his masked face looks and now he has made a comeback in cine world with the film UT 69.

25 Oct 2023

Shilpa Shetty Kundra

'I wanted to end things,' Raj Kundra recalls jail experience

Businessman Raj Kundra—who spent two months in Mumbai's Arthur Road jail in 2021, due to a pornography case—recently opened up about the emotional turmoil he experienced behind bars.

18 Oct 2023

Bollywood

Raj Kundra's 'UT 69' trailer highlights his plight inside jail

The much-awaited trailer of the upcoming film UT 69 featuring entrepreneur Raj Kundra, actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra's husband, is out. The film is scheduled to release on November 3, 2023.

20 Sep 2023

Bollywood

Shilpa Shetty Kundra reacts as Raj Kundra makes Instagram comeback

Ever since the pornography case, producer Raj Kundra went lowkey. Now, the businessman has made a comeback on Instagram after a two-year hiatus.

19 Jul 2023

Bollywood

Raj Kundra's pornography case gets a film; acting debut confirmed

In the recent past, businessman Raj Kundra has been in the news for wrong reasons. From being a part of alleged porn film distribution to spending more than two months in prison, Kundra has gone through it all.

28 Jun 2023

Ajaz Khan

Ajaz Khan reveals he met Aryan Khan in prison

Bigg Boss 7 fame Ajaz Khan stepped out of Mumbai's Arthur Road jail in May after receiving bail in a drugs case. The actor has had his fair share of legal tussles over the years. Recently, Khan spoke about his time in jail and how this episode tarnished his image.

13 Apr 2023

Shilpa Shetty Kundra

Pornography case: Raj Kundra's lawyer appeals to fast-track trial

Businessman Raj Kundra's arrest by the Mumbai Police in 2021 in the alleged pornography case made headlines for months.

13 Dec 2022

Poonam Pandey

Pornography case: Anticipatory bail granted to Raj Kundra, Poonam, Sherlyn

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted anticipatory bail to businessman Raj Kundra, Sherlyn Chopra, and Poonam Pandey, among others, in the pornography case.

19 May 2022

Bollywood

Pornography case: Now, ED books Raj Kundra for money laundering

The ongoing case against Raj Kundra has gotten entangled further.

13 Feb 2022

Shamita Shetty

Shilpa, Shamita, their mother summoned in non-repayment of loan case

Actor Shilpa Shetty Kundra is once again facing a legal complaint in relation to a monetary dispute.

14 Nov 2021

Shilpa Shetty Kundra

Shilpa-Raj now get accused in Rs. 1.51 crore cheating case

Law and order troubles don't seem to leave celebrity couple Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Raj Kundra alone.

02 Nov 2021

Entertainment

Raj Kundra deletes footprint from internet, quits social media

Weeks after actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra's husband Raj Kundra was granted bail in a pornography racket case, the businessman has apparently quit social media recently.

16 Oct 2021

Shilpa Shetty Kundra

Sherlyn Chopra files FIR against Raj Kundra for sexual harassment

Actress Sherlyn Chopra has made a shocking revelation about Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra.

16 Sep 2021

Mumbai Police

Had no knowledge of HotShots, reads Shilpa Shetty Kundra's statement

The Mumbai Police has filed a supplementary chargesheet in the Raj Kundra pornography case, on the basis of their investigation and accounts of over 40 witnesses.

16 Aug 2021

Shilpa Shetty Kundra

Watch: Shilpa Shetty Kundra posts first video after husband's arrest

Shilpa Shetty Kundra, in her first virtual appearance, ever since her husband got arrested, is seen talking about staying positive through pranayama, to battle tough times.

13 Aug 2021

Entertainment

Pornography case: Abhijit Bhomble, director of Raj Kundra's company, nabbed

The pornography racket case involving businessman Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty Kundra's husband, has a new development.

05 Aug 2021

Mumbai

Raj Kundra's bail hearing will be held on August 10

The bail applications filed by businessman Raj Kundra and his aide Ryan Thorpe have been kept for hearing at Sessions Court in Mumbai on August 10.

03 Aug 2021

Mumbai Police

'Is this porn,' asks Gehana Vasisth, during live nude session

Gehana Vasisth, who is out on bail in the pornography case, recently went live on Instagram to prove a point.

28 Jul 2021

Mumbai Police

Bail of Raj Kundra, aide denied; investigation gains pace

Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty's husband, who was arrested last week for being the "key conspirator" in a pornographic racket, has been denied bail.

27 Jul 2021

Mumbai Police

Raj Kundra sent to judicial custody till August 10

Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty's husband, who was arrested last week for apparently being the "key conspirator" in a pornographic case, has been sent to judicial custody for 14 days.

25 Jul 2021

Bollywood

Raj Kundra's 4 employees become witnesses in porn case

Raj Kundra, the husband of actor Shilpa Shetty, is in more trouble as four of his employees have now come forward as key witnesses in the pornographic film racket case.

24 Jul 2021

Entertainment

Shilpa-Raj's bungalow raided, actress says movies weren't porn but erotica

The pornographic film racket case involving Shilpa Shetty's husband, businessman Raj Kundra, is getting complex by the day.

23 Jul 2021

Mumbai Police

Raj Kundra, Ryan Tharp sent to custody till July 27

In the latest development to the Raj Kundra pornographic film racket case, Mumbai's Magistrate Court has sent Kundra and his aide Ryan Tharp to police custody till July 27.

23 Jul 2021

Mumbai Police

Raj Kundra arrest aftermath: Those speaking out allegedly receiving threat-calls

The entire Hindi movie industry is still reeling from the shock of Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra's arrest.

23 Jul 2021

Mumbai Police

Shilpa Shetty will not be served summon in pornography case

In what will come as a relief to actress Shilpa Shetty, a source close to Mumbai Police has told portals that she won't be served a summon in husband Raj Kundra's pornographic films case for now.

22 Jul 2021

Mumbai Police

Did Raj Kundra bribe Crime Branch officers to evade arrest?

Raj Kundra was arrested on Monday by Mumbai Police for being a "key conspirator" in a pornography racket that spanned across borders.

21 Jul 2021

Mumbai Police

Raj Kundra listed 'director' in nine companies: Check details here

New pieces of information about businessman Raj Kundra are emerging ever since he was arrested by the Mumbai Police late on Monday in relation to a pornographic content creation and publication racket.

21 Jul 2021

Kangana Ranaut

Raj Kundra arrest aftermath: Shilpa skips shoot, Kangana attacks 'Bullywood'

The arrest of Shilpa Shetty's husband, Raj Kundra, in connection with a pornography case has left the film fraternity shocked, with everyone sharing their opinions about it.

20 Jul 2021

Mumbai Police

All we know about Raj Kundra and the pornography case

Mumbai Police arrested Raj Kundra, husband of Shilpa Shetty, yesterday in connection with a pornography case.

20 Jul 2021

Mumbai

Raj Kundra asked Sagarika Shona for nude audition, claims actress

The arrest of Raj Kundra, the husband of actor Shilpa Shetty, in connection with a pornographic case made headlines on Tuesday.

20 Jul 2021

Poonam Pandey

Poonam Pandey, who had filed case against Raj Kundra, reacts

Actress Poonam Pandey has reacted to the news of Shilpa Shetty's husband businessman Raj Kundra's arrest.

How Raj Kundra allegedly conducted the pornographic racket through WhatsApp

Raj Kundra, husband of Shilpa Shetty, was arrested yesterday in connection with a pornography case.

20 Jul 2021

The Kapil Sharma Show

Following arrest, netizens dig up Raj Kundra's problematic/shady interviews, tweets

Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra was arrested by Mumbai Police in connection with a pornography case yesterday.

20 Jul 2021

Maharashtra

Shilpa Shetty's husband, Raj Kundra, arrested in porn films case

The Mumbai Police has arrested Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in connection with a pornography case.

22 Mar 2021

Celebrity

'Love Story 2050' actor Harman Baweja marries Sasha Ramchandani

Actor Harman Baweja, known for movies like Love Story 2050 and What's Your Raashee?, got hitched with health expert Sasha Ramchandani in a traditional Gurudwara ceremony on Sunday morning.

12 May 2020

Shilpa Shetty Kundra

Shilpa Shetty opens up on surrogacy, reveals she had miscarriages

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Samisha, in February this year.

21 Feb 2020

Instagram

Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra welcome second child, a baby girl

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra welcomed their second child, a baby girl. They have named her Samisha.

29 Oct 2019

Dawood Ibrahim

ED summons Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in money-laundering case

Enforcement Directorate has issued summons to businessman Raj Kundra, and husband of actress Shilpa Shetty, in connection to a money laundering case.

19 Mar 2019

Anurag Basu

Shilpa Shetty to divorce Raj Kundra? Here's the truth

Shilpa Shetty's fans got the shock of their lives after it was reported that the diva is planning to get divorced from Raj Kundra.

02 Dec 2018

Karan Johar

#DeepVeerReception: Bollywood stars partied like there's no tomorrow

Last night, the who's who of Bollywood got together for the reception of newlyweds Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh.

18 Sep 2018

Bollywood

Shilpa Shetty talks about returning to movies

Actor Shilpa Shetty today said she is open to working again in Bollywood if she is offered interesting scripts.

17 Jun 2018

X

It's just a preventive health check: Shilpa refutes pregnancy rumors

After a picture of Shilpa Shetty coming out of a diagnostic lab with reports in her hand gave way to all sorts of speculations, the actor took to Twitter to clarify about the same.

Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra summoned in Rs. 2,000cr bitcoin-scam

Actor Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra is in trouble for alleged involvement in a Rs. 2,000cr bitcoin scam along with mastermind Amit Bhardwaj.

13 Nov 2017

Jayant Sinha

Paradise Papers: How Raj Kundra's family evaded taxes worth millions

One of the Indians named in the Paradise Papers leak is British citizen Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty's husband, and his parents.