Meet star who once competed with Emraan Hashmi, Akshay Kumar and John Abraham, spent time in jail, now sells garment for living, he is…
This actor starred in many excellent films and received numerous accolades. However, he also served a seven-year sentence for rape.
Entering Bollywood and becoming a hero is a game of hard work, chance, and immense luck. Struggling to achieve success and then maintaining it isn’t easy. There was a hero in Bollywood who won hearts with his brown eyes. This hero was so handsome that he even rivaled John Abraham and Akshay Kumar. But due to a rape case, this hero had to spend 7 years in jail. Finally, he said goodbye to the film world and went abroad. We are talking about Shiney Ahuja, who earned praise for his work in films like Aamir Khan’s Fanaa, Akshay Kumar’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa, and Gangster.
Father was an India(BHARAT)n Army officer
Born to an India(BHARAT)n Army colonel and a homemaker mother, Shiney Ahuja was born and raised in Delhi. He studied engineering in Bengaluru, but decided to pursue theater after meeting theater director Barry John. Subsequently, the actor began working in commercials and soon became a well-known face in the advertising industry.
His childlike charm caught the attention of filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, who saw him in a commercial—and that’s where his Bollywood journey began. Sudhir cast him in the lead role in Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, a dream debut for any new actor. In this film, he starred alongside Kay Kay Menon, Chitrangada Singh, and Saurabh Shukla. Shiney did not one, but four films in his first year, a feat almost unheard of in recent times.
The gangster gave recognition
Shiney gained widespread recognition after starring in Anurag Basu’s film Gangster, which also marked the debut of Kangana Ranaut’s film career. The film was critically acclaimed and a box office success. After this, Shiney’s career continued its upward trajectory. He starred in hits like Woh Lamhe, Life in a… Metro, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa, cemented his place among the most promising actors of that decade. In 2009, Shiney’s career came to a sudden halt when he was arrested for raping, confining, and threatening his 19-year-old domestic help. Months later, he was granted bail on the condition that he not leave Delhi.
Where is Shiney Ahuja?
According to an X report, Shiney Ahuja lived in Philippines and handles garment business. In the same post, Shiney’s latest image was also shared, that caught everyone by surprise.
Take a look below:
Just came to know Shiney Ahuja
Lives in Phillipines
Turned 50 in July and does Garments business pic.twitter.com/f1qOxIYjNi— Oxygen (@WhateverVishal) October 27, 2025
Although the complainant later recanted her statement, in 2011, a fast-track court in Mumbai found Ahuja guilty of rape and sentenced him to seven years of rigorous imprisonment. This sentence was handed down based on medical reports, DNA evidence, and the victim’s initial statement. Shiney appealed against this order in the Bombay High Court, and his appeal was accepted – after which he was granted bail.
Failed comeback attempt
Shiney attempted to revive his Bollywood career and starred in Anees Bazmee’s 2015 film Welcome Back. Although the multi-starrer was a hit, it did little to revive his career. It proved to be his last film in the Hindi industry. Interestingly, his case inspired the writing of the critically acclaimed legal drama Section 375, starring Richa Chadha and Akshaye Khanna. Shiney now runs a clothing business abroad, away from India(BHARAT).
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