Shilpa Shetty on dealing with Raj Kundra controversy: ‘Been very strong, we’ve braved a storm’

Shilpa Shetty is returning to theatres after a hiatus of 14 years. The actor, who was lately seen within the disappointing Hungama 2 that was launched straight on OTT, now stars in Sabbir Khan’s Nikamma. The movie, the place she performs a superhero, additionally stars Abhimanyu Dassani and Shirley Setia.

At the trailer launch of the movie, the actor was stunned by a particular video message from her mom, Sunanda Shetty. The senior Shetty referred to as her daughter a ‘survivor and a warrior’.

In an interplay with the media, the actor was requested concerning the arrest of her husband, Raj Kundra, for his alleged function in manufacturing and distribution of pornographic content material. Shilpa was additionally dragged into the controversy.

While Shilpa refused to straight tackle the controversy, she talked concerning the section in her life. “I think we are here to celebrate a new beginning. For now, let’s talk about my director Sabbir (Khan) and actors who have worked really hard on the movie — Abhimanyu and Shirley. This is not about me or my life. So, if it was pertinent to the movie, I would have answered that question.”

She later spoke about how she felt like she had braved a storm. She stated, “Talking about going through a difficult phase, yes, we’ve all in our lives been through (a) difficult phase. Last two years have not just been difficult for me, but a lot of people. The film industry in general (has gone through a lot), because films have been ready and they’ve been in the can, not being able to see the light of day as people couldn’t come to the theatres.”

Talking about her personal movie, she added, “Abhimanyu has waited for two years, Sabbir sir who has made the film, Shirley who is debuting with this movie, and for me who is making a comeback in a theatre after fourteen years.”

Excited about making a comeback with a movie releasing in theatres, Shilpa shared that on this section of her life, she desires to concentrate on the positives. She stated, “So, let’s focus on the good. Like you saw my avatar in the movie, rising above everything and playing a ‘superwoman’, I think we all have played this very strong character in our real lives. Many of us don’t talk about it. We’ve all been very strong and we’ve braved the storm, and I think it is time to celebrate newer beginnings and positivity.”

Nikamma is scheduled to launch in theatres on June 17.