Indian businessman Raj Kundra has been one person who has been under tremendous scrutiny since the second half of this year, with his name being cropped up in the controversial pornography case that led to his arrest.

Kundra, who is also the husband of Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, has seen his name being dragged through the dirt in connection with the cases that involved allegations of shooting and streaming pornographic content.

However, he has now slammed all the parties publishing and pushing "the misleading and irresponsible statements/articles" against him, calling all of it "witch hunt" against him.

Stating that he was ready to now face trial, Kundra said, “After much contemplation, considering there are many misleading and irresponsible statements/ articles floating around and my silence has been misconstrued for weakness. I would like to start by stating that I have never been involved in the production and distribution of “pornography” ever in my life.

"This whole episode has been nothing but a witch hunt. The matter is subjudice so I cannot elucidate, but I am ready to face trial and have full faith in the judiciary, where the truth will prevail."

Kundra, who along with his wife Shilpa saw a lot of public embarrassment on social media and in general, said that he wishes that his privacy isn't intruded anymore than it already has been.

© Instagram/Shilpa Shetty

"Unfortunately, I have already been pronounced “guilty” by the media, and my family and I have been subjected to a lot of pain (continuously), violating my human and constitutional rights at different levels. The trolling, negativity and toxic public perception have been very debilitating”. he said.

The Supreme Court granted Kundra a four-week protection from arrest earlier, and this is the first time he has spoken publicly on it.

Earlier, following the Bombay High Court had refused his plea for anticipatory bail, Kundra had moved to the top court.

Despite many speaking against him for his role in the pornography scandal, Kundra maintains that was wrongly implicated in the case.

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