Shilpa Shetty Closes Bastian Bandra Amid ₹60 Crore Scam Allegations, Final Service Tonight

Actor Shilpa Shetty has announced that her iconic Mumbai restaurant Bastian Bandra will be shutting down. She shared the news in an Instagram post, calling it “the end of an era.”

A Farewell to Bastian Bandra

Shilpa wrote:

“This Thursday marks the end of an era as we bid farewell to one of Mumbai’s most iconic destinations — BASTIAN BANDRA. A venue that gave us countless memories, unforgettable nights, and moments that shaped the city’s nightlife now takes its final bow.”

She added that her other restaurant, Bastian at the Top, will continue to operate:

“To honour this legendary space, we’re curating a very special evening for our closest patrons — a night filled with nostalgia, energy, and magic, celebrating everything Bastian has stood for one last time. While we say goodbye to BASTIAN BANDRA, our Thursday night ritual Arcane Affair will continue next week at BASTIAN AT THE TOP, carrying forward the legacy in a brand-new chapter with brand new experiences.”

Bastian Bandra had long been a celebrity hotspot, attracting paparazzi eager to capture star-studded evenings.

Recent Controversy

The closure comes amid renewed scrutiny over a ₹60 crore fraud allegation against Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra by businessman Deepak Kothari, director of Lotus Capital Financial Services Ltd.

Speaking to ANI, their lawyer Prashant Patil denied the claims:

“All allegations are false. We have not received a copy of the FIR so far. When we receive it, we will understand the exact allegations and adopt the appropriate legal remedy. This transaction is 7–8 years old. If someone feels cheated, they would not wait 8–10 years to complain. There is documentary evidence for everything… We will present our truth before investigating agencies.”

Kothari alleged that the couple had obtained funds under the pretext of business expansion but diverted the money for personal expenses.