Inside the most explosive Bollywood scandal of 2021: everything you need to know about Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra and those adult film allegations
- The millionaire was arrested at his Mumbai home and is now facing charges of cheating, sale of obscene content and ‘indecent’ advertisements
- Shetty took a three-week hiatus from TV show Super Dancer season 4 and made a statement on Instagram … but now fans are speculating about her marriage
But today the long-standing couple is facing some major trouble. Kundra was arrested last month for allegedly making adult films, which is illegal in India. The businessman is now facing charges of cheating, sale of obscene content and “obscene and indecent advertisements and displays”, according to the BBC.
Here’s what you need to know about Bollywood’s most explosive scandal this year.
The allegations
Times of India reported that a businessman launched a complaint against Shetty and Kundra, among others, for allegedly using his money for “selfish, ill motives”. A Delhi court ordered the matter to be heard on November 9.
The man, Vishal Goel, said he had been defrauded after Kundra and others convinced him to invest in their company by showing a “very rosy picture”. He claimed the money was then used to carry out “illegal activities”. Goel said he was told the company was focused on beauty products and animations, but he later learned it was actually producing adult films by developing mobile apps.
The arrest
Kundra was arrested at his residence in Mumbai on July 20. DNA reports that 12 people were arrested along with Kundra in connection to the case. Citing the Mumbai Police, the source adds that Kundra was involved in “the creation and publishing of pornographic content on apps”. Kundra has denied any wrongdoing.
According to DNA, the police also said that while there is currently no indication that Kundra’s spouse Shetty played an “active role” in carrying out the alleged crimes, they are still investigating.