Raj Kundra, the husband of actress Shilpa Shetty, recently came under scrutiny after a video of him offering to donate his kidney to spiritual guru Prema Anand Maharaj went viral. The video, recorded during the couple’s visit to Maharaj’s ashram in Mathura, shows Kundra offering his kidney after learning about the guru’s kidney health issues. While some netizens praised the gesture, others criticized it, alleging it was a publicity stunt.
In response to the criticism, Raj Kundra took to social media, stating that offering a part of his body to save another’s life should be seen as a selfless act rather than a public relations tactic. “If offering a part of yourself to save a life is seen as a stunt, then let the world witness it. Let humanity be the strategy embraced by more people,” he wrote. Kundra also urged people to focus on spreading love and kindness rather than speaking ill of others, reaffirming that such comments would not affect him or define his character.
The controversy arose as the couple has been facing allegations related to a business investment deal in recent days. Some critics speculated that the timing of the kidney donation offer was an attempt to divert attention from the ongoing legal matters. However, Kundra’s recent statement sought to address the rumors, reinforcing that his gesture was rooted in compassion and concern for the guru’s well-being.