What was the need? Shilpa Shetty breaks down, shouts at Raj Kundra during Mumbai police raid

Tribune Web Desk
Chandigarh, July 27

Actress Shilpa Shetty broke down in tears when she saw Raj Kundra with police during raid at house and shouted that her husband was innocent. 

This was the first time her husband was brought home after his arrest by the Mumbai police, reported NDTV.

"We have everything, what was the need to do all this," Shilpa said to Raj Kundra as he arrived at their home on Friday evening with the Mumbai Police for a search, according to the NDTV.

The report further claims that the actor broke down on seeing her husband and said that the "family's reputation was ruined, their endorsements in the industry were being cancelled and that she had to give up many projects".

She also talked about financial losses. The search operation was conducted for six hours.

While giving her statement to the Mumbai Crime Branch, the actress got involved in an argument with Raj Kundra, who was also present there, and broke in tears.

A Crime Branch team last Friday raided the Juhu bungalow owned by Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra as part of their investigation into the alleged porn production and distribution case involving the businessman.

According to police sources, Shilpa Shetty's statement in the case was recorded. Raj Kundra was also taken to his residence while the search was being conducted.

According to a report on Free Press Journal, Shilpa Shetty had an argument with her husband Raj Kundra and while giving her statement to the Mumbai Crime Branch, the actress broke down.

The actress was reportedly shaken and upset as she recorded her statement, which went for hours.

In her statement, Shilpa denied her involvement in the company, claiming she was not aware of the exact content in HotShots app, which produced adult content. ‘

She also mentioned that “erotica” is different from porn, for which her husband has been accused of, and that he was not involved in producing porn content.

Shilpa Shetty’s husband Raj Kundra was arrested in the porn video case on July 19 by the Mumbai crime branch. Officials also claimed that during the search they found a cupboard hidden in a cavity.

They have recovered a few files, which are being scrutinised. Police said they had seized images and videos, most of which is adult content. They have also had a record of transactions - from an account in Yes Bank registered to Kundra to one in the United Bank of Africa.