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Raj Kundra offers his kidney to Premanand Maharaj. But was it for publicity?
Synopsis Businessman Raj Kundra drew both praise and criticism after a video from his visit to Vrindavan showed him offering a kidney to spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj, who has been battling kidney failure for over a decade. While some lauded the gesture, others called it a publicity stunt, prompting Kundra to defend himself on social media, urging people to 'judge less, love more' and stressing that his past should not overshadow his present choices. Raj Kundra Responds to PR Stunt Claims Over Kidney Offer to Premanand Maharaj Businessman Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty, recently became the subject of intense online debate after a video from the couple's visit to Vrindavan surfaced. The footage captured Kundra offering one of his kidneys to spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj, who revealed during their interaction that both his kidneys had failed and that he had been living with the condition for more than a unexpected gesture visibly surprised Shilpa Shetty, whose reaction in the video drew as much attention as the offer itself. Although Maharaj expressed gratitude for the sentiment, he politely declined Kundra's offer. What some saw as an act of selflessness quickly became the target of skepticism online, with several social media users dismissing it as a 'PR stunt' due to Kundra's past controversies. The businessman addressed the criticism through posts on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), stating that it was 'strange' to see a life-saving gesture mocked as a publicity wrote that if compassion is considered a stunt, then the world could benefit from more of it, and if humanity is viewed as a strategy, it should be widely adopted. Kundra further noted that he does not allow the media or trolls to define him through labels. In another part of his statement, he remarked that his past does not negate his present choices, and that people should 'judge less, love more' as it might help save controversy comes at a time when Kundra and Shetty are also facing serious legal allegations. As per median reports, businessman Deepak Kothari has accused the couple of defrauding him of Rs 60 crore between 2015 and 2023. He claimed the funds, provided for business expansion, were allegedly used for personal Economic Offences Wing (EOW) is currently investigating the case. Advocate Prashant Patil, representing Kundra and Shetty, has publicly denied the accusations, calling them baseless and malicious.
Hindustan Times
18 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
US teenager's rendition of Indian national anthem stuns internet: ‘Proud moment'
An American teen's heartfelt singing of the Indian national anthem has won hearts online. In the video, the teen is seen singing the national anthem with deep sincerity and emotion, impressing viewers with his heartfelt performance. Disha Pansuriya shared a video of 17-year-old Gabe Merritt singing the Indian national anthem.(@dishakpansuriya/Instagram) The video was shared by Disha Pansuriya, who lives in the US, with the caption, 'You feel proud when a 17-year-old American sings the Indian National Anthem.' In the video, Gabe Merritt is seen singing the national anthem with confidence and sincerity, captivating viewers with his heartfelt rendition. In her caption, Pansuriya mentions that Merritt is amazing and he knows almost every country's national anthem, but India is his favourite. 'Oh my god! My heart just smiled through this.. I pray and wish he goes places with his exceptional talent!!' the caption of the post reads. Take a look at the video here: Social media reacts: Instagram users praised the teen for his dedication and effort in learning and singing the anthem correctly. Many called the performance 'heartwarming' and 'inspiring". One of the users, Piyusha Sudra, commented, 'That was a super proud moment.' A second user, Akshay Singhania, commented, 'Lots of love for this innocent person.' A third user, Adv Foram, commented, 'It feels so great to hear the National Anthem. So proud of you'. Another user, KK Agarwal, commented, 'Wonderful, dear very sharp mind to learn the Indian National Anthem.' Many users were also impressed to learn that he knows the national anthems of almost every country, and that India is his favourite. The video quickly went viral, with thousands of likes, shares, and positive comments, showing how much people appreciated his talent.
Hindustan Times
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Shwetha Menon becomes 1st woman president of AMMA, taking over from Mohanlal after his resignation
After months of controversy, actor Shwetha Menon has been elected as the first-ever female president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). Speaking to ANI, Shwetha opened up about her recent appointment, stating that she has planned to change necessary matters. Shwetha Menon has been appointed as the new president of AMMA after Mohanlal's resignation. (Instagram: @robbin_fotografia) Shwetha Menon on becoming 1st woman president of AMMA "I haven't planned anything..I do have an is a very big don't expect miracles, but we will be doing something for a change," Shwetha Menon said. This comes after an FIR was filed earlier this month on Shwetha for allegedly publishing or transmitting obscene content, pertaining to some of her old films. The Kerala High Court, however, stayed the proceedings against her. Social activist Martin Menachery, who filed the complaint against the actor, claimed he had nothing to do with AMMA elections. Mohanlal's resignation from AMMA The much-awaited election results for the AMMA presidential position came nearly a year after the former president, actor Mohanlal, resigned from his position in August 2024. He resigned as the head of the 17-member executive committee over growing allegations of sexual abuse within the Malayalam film industry. The allegations surfaced in the Justice K Hema Committee's report on the working conditions of women in Mollywood. At that time, all other executive members also resigned from their positions. The controversy stemmed from several complaints and allegations from many female actors following the Hema Committee report. The government also formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the hardships faced by women in the industry. A redacted version of the Justice Hema Committee report was also made public, shedding light on harassment faced by women in the Malayalam film industry. The 235-page report noted that the industry is controlled by 10 to 15 male producers, directors, and actors who have been dominating and exerting control. Earlier in January this year, Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan stepped down as the AMMA treasurer, citing increasing work commitments that had affected his "mental health." With Shwetha Menon's latest appointment, the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists is expected to undergo a major transformation under new leadership.
