Late-Night Party Lands Shilpa Shetty’s Bengaluru Restaurant in Trouble

New Delhi: A restaurant, Bastain, linked to actor and entrepreneur Shilpa Shetty, has landed in trouble in Bengaluru. The city police have registered an FIR against the restaurant, located on St. Mark’s Road, for allegedly staying open beyond permitted hours and hosting late-night parties.

The case was registered by the Cubbon Park police after the officers found the restaurant operating past the allowed closing time.

When did the alleged violation happen?

According to police sources, Bastian was found operating until around 1.30 am on December 11, beyond the allowed closing time.

The officials said that it is a clear violation of the city’s nightlife and licensing rules.

Following this, cases were registered against the restaurant’s managers and staff for violating city regulations. Shilpa has not been named as an accused in the FIR.

Where was the complaint filed?

Since the restaurant falls under the Cubbon Park police limits, the FIR was registered at the Cubbon Park Police Station.

Police said routine checks were being carried out in the central business district when the violation came to light.

Were other establishments also booked?

On the same night, police also registered a case against Sour Berry Pub on Residency Road for similar violations.

As part of the ongoing probe, statements from eight people, including members of the pub staff, have been recorded.

What happens next?

In the Bengaluru case, police said further action will depend on the outcome of the investigation and examination of evidence collected during the inspection.

For now, the focus remains on whether the restaurant violated licensing conditions and city rules governing operating hours.

What is Bastian’s connection to Shilpa Shetty?

Shilpa is a co-owner of the popular Bastian restaurant brand, which has outlets in Mumbai, Goa, and Bengaluru. The brand is known for its upscale dining and nightlife scene.

Earlier this year, rumours surfaced about the closure of Bastian's Bandra outlet in Mumbai. Shilpa later clarified that the space was being reworked and that the brand was expanding, not shutting down.

Why is this case drawing extra attention?

The FIR in Bengaluru comes weeks after Shilpa and her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, were booked by Mumbai's Economic Offences Wing in a separate cheating case.

A Mumbai-based businessman, Deepak Kothari, has accused the couple of cheating him of Rs 60.4 crore in a loan-cum-investment deal linked to a now-defunct company. The alleged transactions span from 2015 to 2023.

What is their response to the cheating allegations?

Shilpa and Raj’s legal team has denied the allegations. Their lawyer has maintained that the matter is civil in nature and has already been examined by the NCLT Mumbai.

According to the defense, there is no criminal intent involved, and all financial records have been shared with investigators.