Shilpa Shetty Cheers Raj Kundra’s Emotional Debut in Punjabi Film Mehar

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty is beaming with pride as her husband, entrepreneur Raj Kundra, steps into the world of acting with his debut film Mehar. The Punjabi-language drama, directed by Rakesh Mehta, is set to release in theatres worldwide on September 5, and Shilpa took to social media to share her excitement.

Posting a snippet of the film’s trailer on Instagram, Shilpa warmly welcomed Raj into the movie world with a personal note that read, “Wohooo!! Punjabi films have got a new HERO in town, but he’s been MY HERO for many years. Welcome to the movies @onlyrajkundra.” She also extended her best wishes to the entire team behind the film, writing, “Wishing you and the entire team of #Mehar great success… Lovvveeee the songs and now the trailer. Can’t wait to watch the movie. Picture abhi baaki hai, doston.”

Raj kundra responded with a heartfelt message of gratitude, calling Shilpa “my Jaan, my queen, my everything.” Industry friends like Farah Khan also joined in, congratulating the couple and wishing the team success.

In Mehar, Raj Kundra Kundra takes on the role of Karamjeet Singh, a Sikh man whose story unfolds against a rich cultural backdrop. But beyond the role, the experience of portraying a Sikh deeply impacted Raj on a personal level. In a moving Instagram post, he shared how wearing the turban for the film became a profound experience—one that extended beyond performance and into personal transformation.

“Wearing a turban for the first time in my debut film Mehar was not just a part of my role—it was a moment that touched my soul,” Raj wrote. “The weight of that dastaar came with a deep sense of responsibility and pride. Since that day, I’ve made a conscious choice to always keep my hair covered and embrace the beautiful principles of Sikhi—not just in appearance, but as a way of life.”

Raj added that the experience grounded him and connected him deeply to the community he now feels a part of, expressing his respect and love for Punjab and its people.

Mehar also stars Geeta Basra in a lead role, alongside a talented ensemble cast including Baninder Bunny, Savita Bhatti, Rupinder Rupi, Deep Mandeep, Ashish Duggal, Hobby Dhaliwal, Tarsem Paul, and Kulvir Sony.