Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra was arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch on July 19 for production of pornographic films. The Mumbai Crime branch is likely to seek extension of Raj Kundra’s custody in connection with the pornography-related case citing non-cooperation by the businessman. However, the case has now taken a ugly turn as several explicit emails by the controversial company HotShots requesting a 'bold' video from creators Paras Randhawa and Jyoti Thakur has been uncovered. According to a Zee News report, Kundra and his associates were working on a project titled 'Khwaab.' he email mentions names of two creators Paras Randhawa and Jyoti Thakur who were approached for the project.
The email dates back to 14 August, 2020, which was sent at 5:25 pm to Randhawa and Thakur by the content head of HotShots. In the email, several details of the project 'Khwaab' have been detailed which includes how the video will be shot, the camera angle, and the requirements from the artists. The report added that the email specifically mentioned that the lead actress starring in the bold video should be comfortable with going topless and exposing her back to the camera. Several technical requirements are also listed in the email which include various sizes of film posters that will be made, the format in which the video will be made as well as "separate bold posters" for social media. The email from Hotshots also stated that creators Randhawa and Thakur will be paid Rs 3,00,000 for the project if their video is approved by Raj Kundra's company. But if the video is not approved or up to the standard of Hotshots, the creators can sell the video to another party. Apart from these details, the email also stated that the prior to the video's release, there will also be a teaser, bold trailer and non-bold video songs will be available on the app. Meanwhile, Kundra's judicial custody ends today and the cops are likely to take him in court by today afternoon.