When Raj Kundra called Shilpa Shetty the ‘Queen of yoga' on International Yoga day
On this
International Yoga Day
, it's hard to forget the heartfelt tribute businessman
Raj Kundra
paid to his wife, actress and fitness icon
Shilpa Shetty
Kundra, back in 2019. Marking the global celebration of wellness, Raj shared a touching note along with a video of Shilpa, lauding her unwavering commitment to yoga and calling her the 'Queen of Yoga.
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Posting on Instagram, Raj wrote, 'Like Jackie Chan rightly says in this video... @theshilpashetty you are the Queen of Yoga! You have created multiple Guinness Book of Records, you were the first to launch a celebrity yoga DVD and your last 15 years of yoga have made you the calm, cool and super fit yoga queen you are! So proud of you, my darling.'
His admiration was echoed by Shilpa's mother, Sunanda Shetty, who commented on the post saying,
'You make us all sooo proud of your achievements...
stems from sheer passion, dedication and a lot of hard work.'
Yoga: A Way of Life for Shilpa
Shilpa Shetty, known for her timeless beauty and fitness, has long credited yoga as a transformative force in her life. Speaking to the Hindustan Times, she shared, 'Yoga is not just about ageing gracefully. I've adapted it as a way of living. It makes me calm. I love doing Surya Namaskar – it stretches the entire body.'
She also revealed the early days of coaxing Raj into practicing yoga, joking, 'When Raj initially started, he'd scream and say, 'How can you bend your knee?' But now he enjoys it and practices whenever he gets time.'
Celebrating Yoga, Rain or Shine
That same year, Shilpa celebrated Yoga Day by participating in an early morning session at the Gateway of India with CISF, CRPF, and NCC officials — undeterred even by the rain.
'What a huge turnout! No better way to celebrate than with those who serve our nation. We continued even through the rain — a true celebration,' she shared in a video.
Power Couple Goals
Beyond yoga, Shilpa and Raj's loving exchanges on Instagram have often delighted fans. The two continue to serve up major couple goals, blending love, laughter, and fitness.
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