'Allegations aren't convictions': Raj Kundra defends Shilpa amid fraud case
What's the story
Businessman Raj Kundra has defended his actor-wife Shilpa Shetty Kundra against allegations that she participated in a recent Padyatra (foot march) to fix her image. The couple is currently embroiled in a ₹60 crore fraud case, with the matter being heard in court. Responding to a netizen on X (formerly Twitter), Kundra slammed the person for seeking "noise in trolling."
Social media defense
'People who live in the darkness of assumptions will...'
Kundra shared his thoughts on a post that featured celebrities like Shetty Kundra, Ektaa Kapoor, and Shikhar Dhawan, who recently participated in a Padyatra led by spiritual leader Dhirendra Shastri. A netizen suggested their presence at the event was an attempt to seek public goodwill amid ongoing legal troubles. Responding to this, Kundra wrote, "People who live in the darkness of assumptions will always shout the loudest."
Legal clarification
'The law will take its course, truth will...'
Kundra further stressed that "allegations are not convictions, and headlines are not judgments." He added, "Some people seek peace in faith. Some seek noise in trolling." "If standing for Sanatan, showing devotion, or supporting a spiritual cause bothers you so much, maybe the problem isn't with us... it's with the bitterness in your own heart." "The law will take its course, truth will take its time, and trolls like you will keep taking screenshots for dopamine." "Stay blessed. Waheguru."
Legal troubles
Background of the fraud case against Shetty Kundra and Kundra
The fraud complaint against Shetty Kundra and Kundra was lodged by businessman Deepak Kothari, director of Lotus Capital Financial Services Ltd. He claimed the couple accepted funds from him for business expansion but diverted the money toward personal expenses instead. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police is investigating this matter.