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Top Actress' Husband Was Arrested In Pornography Case, Later Made A Biopic On Himself

However, his life became the central topic of discussion, and he was in all the headlines following allegations of creating and publishing explicit films through subscription-based mobile applications. 2 / 8 This was in 2021, when Shilpa Shetty's husband, Raj Kundra, was in all the headlines following allegations of running a pornography production and distribution racket by the Mumbai Crime Branch. ADVERTISEMENT3 / 8 In the case, Kundra was accused of being the key conspirator, and the investigators claimed that the content was uploaded through foreign-linked platforms, bypassing domestic regulations. 4 / 8 During the proceedings, Kundra maintained that he had done nothing wrong and stated that the content in question was erotic rather than pornographic. In a post, he wrote, “Four long years in the lower court in the ongoing pornography case.

Last Updated: July 13, 2026, 15:53 IST

1 / 8 He was one of the biggest business tycoons, with the image of someone who stayed away from the limelight. However, his life became the central topic of discussion, and he was in all the headlines following allegations of creating and publishing explicit films through subscription-based mobile applications.

2 / 8 This was in 2021, when Shilpa Shetty's husband, Raj Kundra, was in all the headlines following allegations of running a pornography production and distribution racket by the Mumbai Crime Branch.

3 / 8 In the case, Kundra was accused of being the key conspirator, and the investigators claimed that the content was uploaded through foreign-linked platforms, bypassing domestic regulations.

4 / 8 During the proceedings, Kundra maintained that he had done nothing wrong and stated that the content in question was erotic rather than pornographic.

5 / 8 Kundra was arrested on July 19, 2021, by the Mumbai Crime Branch, and after spending two months in Arthur Road Jail, he was granted bail. Later, in December 2022, the Supreme Court of India granted him and other associated accused anticipatory bail in a related distribution FIR.

6 / 8 While the case is still ongoing, on November 3, 2023, a film based on the controversy, titled UT 69, was released. The biographical drama featured Kundra himself in the lead role, presenting his experiences during his days in prison.

7 / 8 In April 2026, following four years of legal proceedings, Raj took to X to seek justice. In a post, he wrote, “Four long years in the lower court in the ongoing pornography case. Today, my advocate Prashant Patil concluded our arguments. I stand by the truth. If I’m guilty, punish me. If not, grant me a discharge, my freedom, and the respect taken away by relentless media trials. Justice delayed is justice denied. #Justice.”