"Again you will have to face trolls": Shilpa Shetty to Raj Kundra after hearing about 'UT69'
Oct 25, 2023
New Delhi [India], October 25 : Businessman Raj Kundra opened up about his upcoming film 'UT69' and how challenging it was for him to associate with the project. He also spoke about his wife and actor Shilpa Shetty's reaction after knowing about the movie and her apprehension.
The movie is all about his pain and troubles inside the Arthur Road jail in Mumbai for 63 days, directed by Shahnawaz Ali.
Raj told ANI, "It is a true story from the time I entered the jail till I exited. It is all about my life there in 63 days. My troubles, safety issues, the relationships and friends I made there to food and drink. It is a slice of life and a serious topic told in a very light-hearted way."
He added how Shilpa reacted after hearing about the entire concept of this film, "When I told my wife about this film, she told me, 'Raj you have been through so much in life, you really need this again. Again you will have to face trolls and reactions.' But when she heard the script, she said, 'You can do it."
"So, it is not easy for us to deal with all this. When I came out of jail I wore a mask as I didn't want to face the media. I was hurt by the media trial so that is how the mask came on. A few months later I met Shahnawaz and he discussed the topic and said we have to make this film. I later decided that I would keep wearing this mask until I get clean chit or this movie is released. I knew people would keep trolling me but that troll made me stronger."
In 2021, Raj Kundra was arrested by Mumbai Police for allegedly creating pornographic films and publishing them through some mobile applications. The case was registered with Crime Branch Mumbai in February 2021 about the creation of pornographic films and publishing them through some apps.
Talking about the allegations, he said, "I know one thing I am not guilty and did anything wrong. I can't speak about it much right now. I have full faith in the judiciary."
How tough it was for the family to deal with it during that phase and he replied, "Media attacked my family it was painful. They exaggerated everything and whoever was associated with me was targeted. It was unfortunate. I still carry that pain.
Slated for theatrical release on November 3, 'UT69' starring Raj Kundra and directed by Shahnawaz Ali is all about Raj Kundra's life in prison.
