Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra, who are already in the spotlight over allegations of financial fraud, made headlines again after a video of their recent visit to Vrindavan went viral. In the clip, Raj is seen offering his kidney to spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj, a gesture that left Shilpa visibly surprised. While many praised the move, some criticised it as a ‘PR stunt.’Raj Kundra breaks silence on ‘PR stunt’ jibesTaking to Instagram and Twitter, Raj expressed disbelief at the backlash. “Strange world we live in when someone chooses to offer a part of themselves to save another’s life, it’s mocked as a PR stunt. If compassion is a stunt, may the world see more of it. If humanity is a strategy, may more people adopt it. I’m not defined by labels the media or trolls throw at me.”The businessman also reflected on his past, saying it should not invalidate his current actions. “My past does not cancel my present choices, and my present intentions are not for you to measure with your cynicism. Judge less, love more, you might just save a life too,” he shared. The viral video shows Shilpa and Raj seated with Premanand Maharaj as he reveals that both his kidneys have failed and he has been living with the condition for 10 years. Moved by the revelation, Raj offers to donate his kidney, prompting a surprised reaction from Shilpa. While Maharaj appreciated the sentiment, he declined the offer.
Financial fraud allegationsMeanwhile, Raj and Shilpa are facing serious allegations from businessman Deepak Kothari, who claims the couple cheated him out of Rs 60 crore between 2015 and 2023. He alleges that funds meant for business expansion were instead used for personal expenses.The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) is currently investigating the matter. In response, advocate Prashant Patil, representing the couple, has dismissed the accusations as “baseless” and “malicious.
