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Raj Kundra

Raj Kundra is a British-Indian businessman, investor, and occasional actor best known as the husband of actress Shilpa Shetty and for his business activities across trading, media, sports, and entertainment.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Raj Kundra is a British-Indian businessman and investor. He is best known as the husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and for a series of legal disputes in India.

Who is Raj Kundra?

Born in London on 9 September 1975, Raj Kundra built his career in trading, real estate, media, sports, and entertainment. He is a former co-owner of the Rajasthan Royals Indian Premier League team and has also appeared in film-related roles. He married actress Shilpa Shetty in November 2009, and the couple has two children.

Kundra faced widespread media attention in 2021 after his arrest in connection with allegations of producing and distributing pornographic content. He has also been linked to scrutiny over IPL-related investments and betting allegations. These legal matters have been a recurring focus in coverage of his public profile.

Personal and business life

Kundra was first married to Kavita Kundra, with whom he has a daughter. After marrying Shilpa Shetty in 2009, they had a son and a daughter via surrogacy. Beyond business, Kundra has worked as a producer and occasional actor, though his ventures have often overlapped with legal and media controversies.

In short

  • British-Indian businessman and investor
  • Married to Shilpa Shetty since 2009
  • Arrested in 2021 over alleged pornographic content
  • Former co-owner of Rajasthan Royals
Canadian angle

Raj Kundra has relevance for Canadian readers mainly through international entertainment and business coverage, especially because he is married to a prominent Bollywood actor and has been reported in global media.

Quick questions

Who is Raj Kundra?
Raj Kundra is a British-Indian businessman and investor, and he is also known as the husband of actress Shilpa Shetty.
What is Raj Kundra known for?
He is known for entrepreneurship, investments in several industries, his marriage to Shilpa Shetty, and the legal controversies reported in the media.
What happened to Raj Kundra in 2021?
He was arrested in 2021 in connection with allegations related to the production and distribution of pornographic content.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raj_Kundra
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, marriages, children, and overview of legal scrutiny.
  2. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-57897783
    Supports: Description as a British citizen/businessman and reporting on his 2021 arrest and allegations.
  3. India Today — https://www.indiatoday.in/topic/raj-kundra
    Supports: Biographical details, marriages, children, business interests, and 2021 arrest/bail reporting.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2365574/
    Supports: Birth date, spouse, and entertainment credits.
  5. Business Standard — https://www.business-standard.com/about/who-is-raj-kundra
    Supports: Business profile and 2021 legal controversy reporting.