Shahnawaz Ali

Raj also opened up on how he convinced Shilpa after a narration by the director shahnawaz ali. “He gave her a very small narration. She thought about it and realised that it wasn’t about the case of against the system in any way. She felt it was a very human story.” He carried on, "She was very supportive. She asked me, ‘Tu acting kar lega (will you be able to act)?’ I told her that I will be able to since I have done some method acting by going to jail." He also shared that Shilpa is now proud of him.

Raj Kundra, who recently served a two-month prison sentence for a pornography case, has opened up about his dark times in prison. He revealed that he had considered ending his life during that challenging period. His wife, Shilpa Shetty, had suggested moving abroad to escape the turmoil, but Kundra decided to stay in India. He also shared the emotional distress he endured and the impact it had on his family. Despite his difficult experiences, Kundra is now set to make his acting debut in a satirical film inspired by his time in prison.

UT69 encapsulates the businessman's ordeal at Arthur Road jail where he spent 63 days, in connection to the 2021 pornography films case. At the trailer launch of the same, Raj opened up on his wife Shilpa Shetty's reaction on the same, and how she was not sure if he will be able to act. Speaking to the media, Raj said, "She (Shilpa) was a few feet away from me when I decided to tell her that I am making a film. I didn’t want to go too close to her.” “I told her that I have a script and was waiting for her answer.

Raj Kundra is set to release his film "UT 69," based on his time in jail, and he has opened up about his motivations and his wife Shilpa Shetty's reaction. He discussed the challenges Shetty faced while he was imprisoned and expressed his desire for closure. The film's director, shahnawaz ali, revealed that he was inspired by a journal that Kundra had written during his time in jail. Despite initial reservations, Shetty eventually supported Kundra's decision to make the film. "UT 69" will be released on November 3, 2023.

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Raj Kundra, who was embroiled in an alleged adult content production case, is set to make his acting debut in the film 'UT 69'. The movie, based on his real-life experiences in jail, is scheduled to release on November 3. However, a social media user called for a boycott of the film, citing Kundra's alleged disrespect towards women.

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Raj Kundra battled thoughts of 'ending things' while he was imprisoned; reveals Shilpa Shetty suggested they should leave India

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Raj Kundra, set to debut in "UT69," discusses his decision to act in his own biopic, reliving his jail experience while shooting, helping fellow inmates, and the need for prison reform due to overcrowding and harsh conditions. He shares insights into the challenging prison environment he endured and the disbelief about his marriage to Shilpa Shetty.

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Businessman Raj Kundra, who is currently gearing up for the release of his debut film UT 69, has reacted to the question about whitewashing his image in his upcoming film. The trailer of the movie offers a perspective on Raj's life, shedding light on the 63 days he spent at Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail while under trial.

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