Court acquits Shilpa Shetty in high-tension kiss case.

Mumbai court upholds magistrate's decision to dismiss obscenity charges against Shilpa Shetty related to a public kiss with Richard Gere in 2007.

In 2017, Supreme Court granted Shilpa Shetty's request to move the Richard Gere incident case to Mumbai. It was heard by a Magistrate in Ballard Pier.

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Shilpa Shetty and Richard Gere were charged with violating Indian laws on obscenity and indecency under IPC sections 292-294 and the IT Act.

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Maharashtra State appealed the magistrate's decision to discharge Shilpa Shetty & Richard Gere, claiming it was illegal. They argued that Shetty's public kiss was an "obscene act" under IPC 294.

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Shilpa Shetty Kundra, a renowned Indian actress, received two Filmfare nominations for her debut film Baazigar (1993) and starred in a double role in Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994).

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In the 2000s, Shilpa Shetty's career made a comeback with Dhadkan. She received acclaim and nominations for her performances in Rishtey and Phir Milenge.

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Shilpa Shetty was praised for her roles in Dus, Life in a... Metro, and Apne. She wowed audiences with her dance moves in Dostana but took a break from acting after.

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Shilpa Shetty judged Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in 2006, then faced racism in UK's Celebrity Big Brother 2007. She won the show, gaining global media coverage.

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Shilpa Shetty hosted Bigg Boss and judged Indian dance reality shows like Zara Nachke Dikha, Nach Baliye, and Super Dancer after winning Celebrity Big Brother.

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Shilpa Shetty is a celebrity who promotes women's rights and animal welfare, is a fitness enthusiast and PETA collaborator, and won awards for her campaigns.

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Isha Rikhi has appeared in several popular Punjabi music videos such as "B.A Fail" by Preet Harpal, "Ik Saal" by Jassi Gill, "Hero" by Jordan Sandhu, and "Bamb" by Sukh-E and Badshah.

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