The actress Shilpa Shetty’s husband Raj Kundra was arrested on July 19, for his alleged involvement in the creation and distribution of pornographic content.
Recently, the former Bollywood actress Somy Ali also reacted to the whole case and said that she doesn’t judge people who choose porn as their profession as long as no one is sexually trafficked.
Meanwhile, the case shocked everyone, including the former actress. Somy wondered why a country, where the Kama Sutra originated, would ban porn.
In a conversation with a news portal, Somy said that, ”The mere taboo of talking about sex or porn ignites more curiosity. Personally, I don’t judge those who choose porn as their profession as long as no one is hurt or sexually trafficked. It is pivotal that there shouldn’t be any sort of coercion. Otherwise, what anyone chooses to do sexually is none of my or anyone’s business. We have no right to judge anyone. I have nothing against people who engage in pornography or those who make it their profession.”
While expressing her thoughts, she further added that, ”sensual scenes have become very common on web series and OTT platforms. This is a major reason why censorship on these platforms has become the talk of the town”.
Somy, who has currently turned into a humanitarian with her NGO, also believes that it’s high time that we talk about sex education in this country. “I deem this to be a cinematic and artistic progression. Intimate love has no meaning without intimacy, hence, kissing or depicting scenes of passion should and must be a norm. It’s a step forward and it’s about time that in 2021 we are able to create such art and be more realistic when it comes to the normalcy of humans being sexual creatures. The more nonchalant our attitude is towards something; the fewer people will have to hide from wanting to admit to what they like or dislike such as watching porn. I must be emphatic that while I don’t judge anyone, it is absolutely unacceptable to me if the artist is being harmed in any pornographic ventures. Other than that I’ve absolutely nothing against porn,” she explains.
Raj Kundra has been sent to 14 days of judicial custody. Meanwhile, the cases against Raj Kundra are registered under the sections of the Indian Penal Code, Information Technology Act, and Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) A.