Entering Bollywood and becoming a hero is a game of hard work chance and immense luck. Struggling to achieve success and then maintaining it isnt 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 Khans Fanaa Akshay Kumars Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Gangster. Father was an Indian Army officer Born to an Indian 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 thats 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 Basus film Gangster which also marked the debut of Kangana Ranauts film career. The film was critically acclaimed and a box office success. After this Shineys 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 Shineys 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 Shineys 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 victims 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 Bazmees 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.