The world of celebrity often spins tales of glamour and grand gestures. This week, however, a spiritual journey took an unexpected turn, sparking a lively debate across social media. Actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, recently made a pilgrimage to Vrindavan. Their visit was to seek blessings from Saint Premanand Maharaj, a revered spiritual guru.
During their meeting, Raj Kundra did something quite surprising. He offered to donate one of his kidneys to Premanand Maharaj. The guru, known for his gentle nature, politely declined the generous offer. It is widely known that Premanand Maharaj lives with failing kidneys.
This kind gesture quickly became a hot topic online, but not in the way one might expect. Instead of praise, Raj Kundra faced a wave of criticism. Netizens were quick to label his offer a “PR stunt,” accusing him of seeking attention. Some even called him a “hypocrite,” flooding social media with harsh comments. The online noise grew loud and critical.
Raj Kundra, never one to shy away from a challenge, decided to address the controversy head-on. On Friday, he broke his silence, sharing a powerful post on his Instagram Story. He didn’t hold back, directly addressing the accusations.
“What a strange world we live in,” he wrote. “When someone decides to give a part of themselves to save someone’s life, they are ridiculed as a PR stunt.” He then challenged his critics. “If compassion is a stunt, then the world should see more of it,” he stated. “If humanity is a strategy, then more people should adopt it.”
Raj Kundra’s message went further. He made it clear that he isn’t defined by past rumors or the harsh judgments of trolls. “I am not defined by the accusations leveled against me by the media or trolls,” he asserted. “My past does not invalidate my current choices and my current intentions are not to be measured by your doubts.” He ended his statement with a clear call to action, urging people to spread love instead of criticism. “Criticize others less, love more,” he advised. “Maybe you too can save a life.”