Where is Shiney Ahuja? The actor who quit Bollywood after being accused of raping his house help, was jailed for 7 years, currently lives in…

Shiney Ahuja, once a popular figure in Bollywood, rose to fame with performances in films such as Gangster (2006), Life in a… Metro (2007), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), and Woh Lamhe (2006). Despite a great start and garnering significant fame in early 2000s, his life took a tragic turn after a legal controversy, derailing his flourishing career forever.

Shiney Ahuja landed in legal trouble that ruined his career forever

Shiney Ahuja’s life and career hit a rock bottom in 2009 when he was accused with shocking allegations of raping his 19-year-old domestic help. The scandal sent shockwaves through entire film fraternity and the nation, leading to a highly-publicised trial that had everyone talking. In 2011, he was announced seven-years of imprisonment by Mumbai court, despite Shiney’s constant claims of innocence and the victims’ retracted statement.

The controversy effectively ended his Bollywood career. The industry, known for staying away from such harsh matters, distanced himself from Shiney, and he found himself condemned. His reputation was deeply affected following the whole incident, resulting in none actor and filmmaker wanting to work with him.

Where is Shiney Ahuja now?

Reports about his whereabouts claim, that he had moved to Philippines. In the aftermath of the scandal, Shiney has largely disappeared from the public eye. However, there hasn’t been much information about his life post-controversy. Shiney Ahuja’s journey from being a star to a forgotten name is a reminder of the uncertainty that comes with fame.

He was last seen in Welcome Back in 2015. The actor wasn’t captured in any of the promotional campaigning of the film, with director Anees Bazmee claiming that he wasn’t there when the promotions kicked off.

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