Actor and entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty has announced the closure of her Mumbai hotspot, Bastian Bandra. It is top dining and nightlife spot in the city. She shared the news on Instagram and said, “This Thursday marks the end of an era as we bid farewell to one of Mumbai’s most iconic destinations – BASTIAN BANDRA (sic).”
As the Bandra location closes, Shetty confirmed that Bastian at the Top will stay open, promising “new experiences.” The popular Thursday event, Arcane Affair now move to the Worli location.
Shilpa Shetty held special evening last time in Bastian Bandra
“To honor this legendary space, we’re arranging a special evening for our customers. It will be a night filled with nostalgia, energy, and magic, celebrating everything Bastian has stood for one last time (sic),” Shetty said.
This announcement comes as Shetty and her husband, Raj Kundra, deal with an accusation of Rs 60-crore fraud by businessman Deepak Kothari. He has accused the couple of misusing funds that were meant for business expansion nearly seven to eight years ago.
Fraud allegations on Shilpa and her Husband
Shilpa Shetty’s lawyer, Prashant Patil, rejected the claims said, “All allegations are false. We have not received a copy of the FIR so far. When we do, we will learn the exact allegations. Based on that, we will take the next legal step. But this transaction is quite old. If someone feels wronged, they would not wait 8 to 10 years to complain. There is documentary evidence for everything.”
For many, the closure of Bastian Bandra signifies the end of an era in Mumbai’s dining scene, leaving its legacy to be continued by Bastian at the Top. As the legal case progresses, attention remains on the future of Shetty’s businesses and the resolution of the allegations.
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