Shilpa Shetty.
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband businessman Raj Kundra are facing difficulties these days. Recently, Mumbai’s Economic Offenses Branch (EOW) has registered a case of fraud of Rs 60.4 crore against both. And now Shilpa has announced the closure of her prestigious restaurant ‘Bastian Bandra’. Shilpa Shetty shared information through Instagram Story that her famous restaurant ‘Bastian Bandra’ is now going to be closed.
Shilpa said goodbye to Bastian Bandra
He wrote, “An era is ending this Thursday.” Shilpa said that this restaurant has been memorable not only for her, but for the entire Mumbai city. She also said that on this occasion she will organize a special dinner in which old customers and friends will be invited. Through this emotional post, Shilpa shared her feelings related to ‘Bastian’ and described it as the end of an era.
Shilpa Shetty.
This is not completely ending
However, Shilpa made it clear that the Bastian brand would not be completely closed. He also announced that now its new chapter will be started in the name of Bastian at the Top, where customers will be able to experience a new environment, new taste and new energy. Bastian Bandra, launched in 2016, was not only a restaurant, but had become a major center of Mumbai’s nightlife. Especially famous for seafood, this place was a favorite location of film stars, industrialists and social media influencers. Shilpa Shetty started it in association with Ranjit Bindra.
60 crore fraud case
Shilpa and Raj Kundra’s difficulties increased when a businessman, Deepak Kothari accused her of cheating Rs 60.4 crore. Kothari says that he gave this amount as investment and loan between 2015 and 2023, but this money was allegedly used for private expenses. The case is related to a company called ‘Best Deal TV Private Limited’, which is now closed.
Legal side response
On behalf of Shilpa and Raj, advocate Prashant Patil dismissed the allegations, saying that it is an old transaction, which has already been heard in NCLT, Mumbai in 2024. He claimed that the matter is completely of civil nature and there is no criminal element. The lawyer also said that all necessary documents and financial statements have been handed over to the concerned agencies from time to time. He alleged that the case has been deliberately raised to tarnish the image of Shilpa and Raj and their clients are now preparing for legal action.
