- By Swati Singh
- Sat, 06 Sep 2025 07:28 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra are at the centre of controversy in connection with Rs 60 crore cheating case. According to PTI, Mumbai Police has issued a Look Out Circular (LoC) against the B-town couple. Amid the ongoing controversy, Shilpa and Raj hosted a Sukhmani Sahib Paath at their home, glimpses of which they shared on social media. Raj Kundra, who recently stepped into the Punjabi film industry with his debut Mehar, shared that the Paath at their home was organised by Shilpa Shetty.
The prayer ceremony was meant to seek blessings for the film’s success while also offering prayers for those impacted by the tragic Punjab floods. In addition to the spiritual gesture, Raj announced that he has pledged the opening day collection of Mehar towards relief efforts, extending support to the victims of the disaster.
Sharing the glimpses from the Paath, Raj wrote, "Sukhmani Sahib Paath at home Kept by my wife @theshilpashetty, praying for the success of Mehar and, more importantly, for the strength and well-being of our brothers and sisters in Punjab. In these times when Punjab faces the pain of floods, we hold on to faith and prayer. May Waheguru bless everyone with courage, healing, and hope. Cinema can entertain, but for me it is as about the sewa. Together, let’s make prayers turn into action."
According to the police complaint filed by Juhu-based businessman Deepak Kothari (60), director of Lotus Capital Finance Services, he came into contact with Raj Kundra and his wife, actress Shilpa Shetty, through an intermediary named Rajesh Arya, an official stated. At the time, Kundra and Shetty were serving as directors of Best Deal TV Private Limited, a home shopping and online retail company. As per the complaint, the couple, through Arya, had approached Kothari seeking a loan of Rs 75 crore.
However, in order to avoid higher taxation, the amount was allegedly shown as an investment instead.As per the complaint, Kothari transferred Rs 31.95 crore in April 2015 under a share subscription agreement and another Rs 28.53 crore in September 2015 under a supplementary agreement. The total amount was credited to Best Deal TV's bank accounts. However, Kothari alleges that the couple dishonestly used the money for personal benefits, leading to a significant financial dispute.
Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra's lawyer has responded to the allegations, stating that there's no criminality involved and that the investment agreement is purely an equity investment.
