Raj Kundra recalls the real pain during his time in jail: 'Watching my loved ones suffer…'

Raj Kundra reflects on his two months in Arthur Road jail, calling it "the darkest times of my life." The businessman-turned-actor admitted to ETimes that this period was marked by anger, pain, and intense self-reflection. He was arrested in July 2021 in connection with a pornography case. 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."

Even though he's out on bail, Raj Kundra's legal issues continue as the case is still ongoing. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized assets worth almost Rs 98 crore in a money laundering investigation connected to the case. Raj shared how this challenging time put his relationships to the test. “Some friendships vanished overnight, others got stronger than ever. But the real pain was watching my loved ones suffer because of my headlines," he said

The most touching part of his account was about his family's constant support, especially from his wife, Shilpa Shetty. “Shilpa stood by me with grace and resilience, even when it would’ve been easier to walk away. My kids gave me reason to smile when I felt like disappearing. That kind of unconditional support rewires your soul," Raj said.

Now making his acting debut in the Punjabi film Mehar, Kundra mentioned that he's not chasing stardom but is focused on sharing meaningful stories. “I’m not chasing stardom — I’m chasing stories," he added.

To celebrate Shilpa Shetty, Raj shared a heartfelt video montage on Instagram on Friday. The video, filled with cherished memories, was paired with 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, known for being the husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, recently made news by participating in Karan Johar’s reality show, The Traitors, on Amazon Prime. He was the first contestant to be eliminated from the show.