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News18
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Raj Kundra Wipes Off His Instagram Feed, Big Update Awaited?
Raj Kundra deletes all Instagram posts ahead of his Punjabi film Mehar, sparking buzz. Fans wonder if it's a PR stunt, digital detox, or hint at a big reveal. Raj Kundra knows how to gain the spotlight, and he never fails to make headlines — be it his weird masks, which he wore until the release of his film UT69, or now, another action that has raised eyebrows. Raj Kundra, Shilpa Shetty's husband and one of the participants of Karan Johar's The Traitors, has wiped off his Instagram feed. Yes, you read that right — Raj Kundra has deleted all his posts, and now his Instagram has nothing. But is it a PR stunt, or is he taking a break from social media to have a detox? Only time will tell, but it looks like a big announcement is coming soon. To note, Raj is gearing up for the release of his upcoming Punjabi debut film Mehar. The film, directed by Rakesh Mehta and starring Geeta Basra alongside Raj, is all set to release on September 5, 2025. Interestingly, his move is quite similar to Ranveer Singh's. A day before his 40th birthday, Ranveer wiped off his Instagram feed to zero, and the next day, he dropped the first look from his upcoming action thriller Dhurandhar. Raj Kundra, who was arrested in July 2021 in connection with a pornography case, recently opened up about the harrowing two months he spent in Arthur Road Jail. Speaking to ETimes, the businessman-turned-actor called it 'the darkest time of my life," admitting it was a phase filled with anger, pain, and intense self-reflection. He said, 'There was anger, hurt and confusion, but also deep self-reflection. I could've let that chapter define me, but I chose instead to learn from it." Kundra, who is now making his acting debut in the Punjabi film Mehar, said he's not interested in stardom but in telling meaningful stories. 'I'm not chasing stardom — I'm chasing stories," he added. Before deleting pictures and videos from his Instagram, Raj had shared a video to celebrate his wife and much-loved actress Shilpa Shetty. The video, featuring cherished memories over the years, was accompanied by a romantic note: 'The candles are out, but you still light up my world… and the joy of celebrating you will never end… every day with you feels like a celebration of love." Raj Kundra was last seen in Karan Johar-hosted reality show The Traitors. While Raj was the first to be eliminated from the show, Uorfi Javed and Nikita Luthar emerged as winners. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
08-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
The Raj Kundra Story – Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks
New Delhi: Life is like riding your boat in the sea of storms, and living means finding every way you can, to sail your boat through. And it's not how successful you are, or how rich, or how talented – it's about how resilient you are – that helps you navigate the complexities of life. In the words of Harivansh Rai Bachchan, 'Lehron se ladke nauka paar nahin hoti, koshish karne waalon ki kabhi haar nahin hoti.' (You can't sail your boat by fighting with the waves, the ones who try can never be defeated). In the end, it becomes all about trying and being resilient in the face of every adversity. And all of this is not a textbook theory or something we just watch in films, but it's the reality of so many people living amongst us. And one such person who has been fighting to pave his way through every storm is Raj Kundra, a British-Indian businessman and an incredible actor. He was ranked as 198th richest British Asian by Success. He was also among the promoters of – Best Deal TV, an online and TV broadcast platform capitalizing on celebrity endorsements. At the same time, his involvement in social change has been commendable. He was awarded with 'Champions of Change Award' by Pranab Mukherjee, the former President of India for his involvement with Swachh Bharat Mission. But there's more to him than meets the eye. His journey didn't begin with a silver spoon. He transformed his humble beginnings into glorious success. He was born in a middle-class family where his father was a bus conductor in London and mother worked as a shop assistant. It was at the age of 18 when Kundra decided to get into the business of selling pashmina shawls in Britain and that was the beginning of his life as an entrepreneur. Eventually in 2007, he moved to Dubai and set up a business that dealt with precious metals, mining and renewable energy projects. And not just that, he also had his foot inside the entertainment industry where he financed and produced Bollywood films. But life has its way of throwing challenges our way. Kundra's journey was no different. His life got upside down too. He was arrested in July 2021 and spent two months in jail. Eventually in September 2021, he was released on bail. But those 2 months changed his life forever. He faced humiliation, the media was behind his wife, children and parents and he himself was in a trap from which he felt like there was no way out. But just like the protagonist of every film, he didn't let the setbacks hold him for longer. 'I decided to not only come out of the real-time prison, but also the prison made by the society. I knew that I can't let things happen and I must take matters into my own hands. So I got back. For myself, for my wife, my children, my parents and for every person who has been in my shoes,' says Raj Kundra. Through this hard journey, Kundra embraced strength and resilience reminding us that life never ends. There's always a way. Very soon, Raj Kundra wrote and starred in his film – UT69. The film gives us a glimpse into the 63 days he spent inside India's most crowded jail – Arthur Road Jail. It not only showcases the hardships endured by Kundra but also gives us a glimpse of life of jail inmates and throws light on the situations they live under. Raj Kundra went beyond his own experience and also has another film lined up for release this year – Mehar. It's directed by Rakesh Mehta, and produced by Divvya Bhatnagar and Raghu Khanna. It's going to be released on September 5th, 2025 and is already in the watchlist of so many cinebuffs. It's a heartfelt family drama that also revolves around love, friendship and life. Throwing light on his life, Raj Kundra says, 'People are always going to say things. Wrong stuff will always come your way. But you always have the chance to rewrite your setbacks into comebacks. One of the lines I always remember during these times is by Maya Angelou: ' You may write me down in history, with your bitter, twisted lies. You may trod me in the very dirt. But still, like dust, I'll rise. ' Raj Kundra's story of strength reminds us of the Phoenix inside us. It might burn down, but from its ashes, it always comes back to life. Disclaimer: Consumer Connect Initiative
