London, Sept 29 (ANI): Shilpa Shetty's spokeswoman in the UK has rubbished claims that the actress was arrested in India over the much publicised kiss with Richard Gere.

Teji Singh denied claims by Dale Bhagwagar, Shilpa's Indian spokesperson that the actress had been left in tears after being arrested at Mumbai Airport by immigration officials on her way to the opening of the Miss Bollywood musical in Berlin.

However, Singh did admit that due to the infamous kiss, Shetty now had to show her paperwork every time she left the country.

"Every time Shilpa leaves the country she has to show her paperwork, because of the Richard Gere thing," The Sun quoted Singh, as saying.

"There was absolutely no detention, no arrest whatsoever.

"She was rummaging through to get her paperwork and just stepped aside to a side room so she wouldn't block the queues.

"She wasn't crying. She was bunged up with the flu and she was only in there for eight to 15 minutes." (ANI)