Earlier we had informed you how Shiney Ahuja was troubled by an advertisement that showed him in poor light; following which he sought legal aid. The latest development says that the actor has finally heaved a sigh of relief...

The controversial 'Bai commercial' rolled out by Micromax Mobile, depicting Shiney, has been withdrawn by the company after the actor initiated legal action. The news was confirmed by Shiney's publicist Dale Bhagwagar.

The said advertisement, which tried to take a humorous dig at the Bollywood star out on bail, had infuriated the actor, who sent a legal notice to the mobile company, claiming that the advertisement amounted to willful character assassination and contempt of court.

The critically acclaimed actor best known for his films ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’, 'Sins', 'Life In A Metro', 'Woh Lamhe', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' and 'Gangster', had to spend time in jail after being accused of raping his house maid; a charge he has constantly denied.

"As we know, Shiney had challenged his conviction and the Mumbai High Court has admitted his appeal, which is currently pending hearing. For the mobile company to air such a commercial influencing public opinion when Shiney's appeal is pending hearing, is equivalent to contempt of Court," stated the actor’s publicist.

However, he confirmed that the mobile company had sent a reply to Shiney's notice, stating that the said commercial was withdrawn.

The actor is expected to be back in action with the release of his upcoming movies 'Ek Accident', 'Ghost', 'Chaloo Movie' and 'Har Pall'.