Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra fraud case
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra are once again under controversy. Both have been accused of fraud of Rs 60 crore. Meanwhile, Shilpa Shetty has made a big announcement, which has created a stir among her fans. Mumbai’s famous and high-profile restaurant ‘Bastian Bandra’ is being closed forever. Shilpa herself gave this information through a passionate post on her social media.
Shilpa wrote an emotional note on Instagram
On Thursday, Shilpa Shetty wrote on Instagram, announcing the farewell of ‘Bastian Bandra’, “An era is coming to an end on this Thursday, because we are bid farewell to Bastian Bandra, one of the most iconic destinations of Mumbai.” He said that this place has been not just a restaurant, but a treasure of memories. Many precious moments, memorable evenings and moments that defined the city’s nightlife were lived here that Shilpa will be the last day of the restaurant, and a special evening has been organized on this occasion.
Restaurant opened in 2016
‘Bastian Bandra’ started in the year 2016. It was a joint project of restaurant Shilpa Shetty and her business partner Ranjit Bindra. Due to delicious food and artistic interior design, this place soon became the favorite of Mumbai’s high-society and Bollywood celebrities. In 2023, this restaurant was shifted to a new place to Bandra, making its look and experience even more spectacular. However, now Shilpa has made it clear that the journey of ‘Bastian Bandra’ is ending here. However, it was not clear what is the reason for closing the restaurant.
Shilpa-Raj accused of cheating
The news of the restaurant being closed has come at a time when a case of cheating of Rs 60 crore has been registered against Shilpa and Raj Kundra. According to an IANS report, Mumbai businessman Deepak Kothari has filed a police complaint against both of them. He alleges that he had invested in a company called Best Deal TV Private Limited, but was cheated in the name of investment and debt.
The case is between 2015 and 2023. Kothari claims that Shilpa and Raj misused their Rs 60 crore and those money was spent in private needs. According to police sources, this fund was taken in the name of expansion of business, but in reality it was used for personal benefits rather than business objectives.