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Raj Kundra says divorce rumours in jail drove him to suicidal thoughts
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 11:18 AM
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The businessman recalled that while serving time, rumours of a split with actress Shilpa Shetty left him feeling hopeless and contemplating ending his life.
Raj Kundra, husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, opened up about his mental state during his recent incarceration. He said that circulating rumours of a possible divorce between the couple weighed heavily on him.
Kundra explained that the speculation intensified while he was behind bars, leaving him feeling isolated and depressed. He admitted that the pressure pushed him to the brink, describing thoughts of ending his life.
The comments were made in an interview with The Indian Express, where Kundra reflected on the personal toll of public gossip. He did not elaborate on the source of the rumours or any legal proceedings related to his case.
He added that the episode underscored how media speculation can affect mental health, calling for more responsible reporting of private matters.
Kundra explained that the speculation intensified while he was behind bars, leaving him feeling isolated and depressed. He admitted that the pressure pushed him to the brink, describing thoughts of ending his life.
The comments were made in an interview with The Indian Express, where Kundra reflected on the personal toll of public gossip. He did not elaborate on the source of the rumours or any legal proceedings related to his case.
He added that the episode underscored how media speculation can affect mental health, calling for more responsible reporting of private matters.