Raj Kundra exclusively reveals that he was an atheist and what his wife Shilpa Shetty has to say about his Sikh Sardar look, marking a profound shift in his personal and spiritual life. During a recent interview for his Punjabi debut film Mehar, Raj confessed that he had spent much of his life as an atheist, disconnected from organized religion. However, he shared that wearing the dastaar (turban) for his role touched his soul so deeply that it led him to embrace the principles of Sikhi as a way of life. Shilpa Shetty has been vocal about her support, jokingly remarking that she feels like she is “having an affair with a Sardar” because of Raj’s striking transformation, while praising the “grounding” effect the new path has had on him.
Currently, Raj is focused on the successful run of his debut Punjabi feature, Mehar, which released in theaters on September 5, 2025, and continues to draw audiences in 2026. The film, which also stars Geeta Basra, has been lauded for its respectful portrayal of Punjabi culture and Sikh values. Beyond acting, Raj is actively managing his latest business venture, the Jaldi Live Stream App, and continues to expand his presence in the hospitality sector with the Bastian restaurant chain, despite ongoing legal discussions regarding past financial matters.
In terms of his previous and latest projects, Raj has made a deliberate shift toward creative storytelling and acting. In late 2023, he starred in UT 69, a film based on his real-life experiences in Arthur Road Jail, which he also produced. He recently participated as a contestant in the high-stakes reality series The Traitors on Prime Video in June 2025. Throughout this period, he has maintained a strict rule at home to speak in Punjabi, a habit he developed during his youth in Ludhiana and London, which helped him prepare for his recent cinematic roles.