Shilpa Shetty's popular restaurant, Bastian Bandra, is closing its doors amid allegations of a Rs 60 crore fraud case against her and her husband, Raj Kundra. The actress announced the news on her social media handle, sharing an emotional note about the restaurant's final day. According to Shilpa, Thursday will mark the end of an era for Bastian Bandra, a venue that has created countless memories and shaped Mumbai's nightlife.

Although Bastian Bandra is shutting down, Shilpa assured fans that the brand isn't vanishing for good. The Thursday night ritual, Arcane Affair, will continue at Bastian At The Top, offering fresh experiences and renewed energy. The restaurant's co-owner, Ranjit Bindra, and Shilpa had opened Bastian in 2016, and it quickly became a city hotspot known for its seafood centric menu and vibrant nightlife atmosphere.

Allegations Against Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra

The closure comes at a challenging time for Shilpa and Raj Kundra, who are facing allegations of defrauding a Mumbai businessman, Deepak Kothari, of Rs 60.4 crore in a loan-cum-investment deal. According to Kothari, the money was given for business growth but was misappropriated and used for personal expenses. The Economic Offenses Wing has filed a fraud case against the couple.

The couple's lawyer, Prashant Patil, has denied the allegations, calling them "baseless" and stating that the matter is civil in nature and has already been adjudicated by the National Company Law Tribunal in Mumbai. Patil also mentioned that auditors have provided all necessary documents and cash flow statements to the investigating agencies, and appropriate action is being initiated against those making the accusations.

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Popular Actress closed her Restaurant

Shilpa Shetty Bastian Bandra Restaurant to Shut Down

\r\nActor Sriya Reddy is set to make a strong impact with the upcoming release of Pawan Kalyan starrer OG, one of the most anticipated films of the year. The film, directed by Sujeeth promises to deliver high octane action and emotionally charged drama. Sriya Reddy\'s character in the film is layered and powerful, and she expresses her excitement about playing realistic and hard-hitting roles.\r\nSuriya Reddy says \"My character in OG is very realistic and hard-hitting... I was happy to get as close to realism as possible in both my look and performance\". Sriya Reddy has earned a reputation for taking up unconventional and bold roles, and she shares her preference for challenging parts.\r\n\"I enjoy playing complex characters... Linear or one-dimensional roles don&rsquo;t excite me,\" she explained, highlighting how her personal temperament contrasts with her fierce portrayals on camera. Over the years, Sriya Reddy has carved a niche for herself by stepping away from predictable roles and choosing parts that give her space to explore intensity and depth.\r\nOG has become the talk of the industry, not only because of Pawan Kalyan\'s towering presence and Sujeeth\'s stylish storytelling but also due to its ensemble cast and the promise of a storyline that combines action, emotion, and drama in equal measure. With its release date September 25 approaching, OG is poised to be a major cinematic event, and Sriya Reddy\'s performance is expected to be one of its biggest highlights.\r\n

Sriya Reddy on OG

Actress Sriya Reddy About Playing Complex Character In OG

\r\nThe highly anticipated Telugu film \'Ghaati\' is all set to hit theaters on September 5, starring Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu in lead roles. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, this crime drama promises to deliver a thrilling experience with its unique storyline and powerful performances. Bookings for \'Ghaati\' have already opened in almost all major centers on a good note, including Nizam, and audience are eagerly waiting to witness Anushka\'s heroic struggle and hair raising performance.\r\nThe film\'s story revolves around Anushka\'s character, Sheelavathi, and her battle against the Ganja mafia in Araku. With a runtime of 2 hours and 37 minutes, \'Ghaati\' has received a U/A certificate from the censor board. According to reports, the first half of the film focuses on an emotional journey, while the second half is packed with action and suspense. The teaser and trailer have already showcased Anushka\'s fierce and powerful performance, leaving audiences eager for more.\r\nThe movie boasts an impressive cast, including Vikram Prabhu as Desi Raju, Chaitanya Rao as Kundula Naidu, and Jagapathi Babu in key roles. With its gripping narrative and intense performances, \'Ghaati\' is expected to be a major hit in Tollywood. The film\'s technical aspects, such as cinematography and background score, are also noteworthy, adding to the overall suspense and drama.\r\nWith its edge of the seat thrilling action experience, \'Ghaati\' is highly anticipated by fans of crime dramas. The action packed film, releasing in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi languages on September 5.\r\n

Get Ready for Ghaati

Anushka Ghaati Bookings Open On A Good Note

\r\nThe theatrical trailer for Kishkindhapuri, starring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran, has been unleashed, and it\'s sending shivers down the spine. Directed by Koushik Pegallapati and produced by Sahu Garapati under the Shine Screens banner, the film promises to deliver a unique blend of horror and suspense. The trailer sets the tone for a thrilling ride, introducing the ghostly presence and the mysterious setting of Suvarna Maya, an ominous house in the eerie town of Kishkindhapuri.\r\nThe story follows the protagonist and his friends as they enter the haunted house in search of supernatural encounters, only to find themselves trapped in a nightmarish ordeal. The trailer showcases the film\'s ability to balance humor and horror, with Hyper Aadi and Nellore Sudharshan providing comic relief amidst the intense thriller. Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas delivers a powerful performance, unleashing his full acting prowess as the tension escalates. Anupama Parameswaran also shines in the trailer, especially in the moments where she appears possessed.\r\nThe film\'s technical crew has done commendable job in creating a chilling atmosphere. Cinematographer Chinmay Salaskar captures the haunting ambiance, while Chaitan Bharadwaj\'s background score adds a gripping edge. Art Director D. Siva Kamesh and Production Designer Manisha A. Dutt contribute significantly to the visual authenticity, and Niranjan Devaramane\'s editing ensures a smooth flow of suspense and horror.\r\nWith just days to go until its release on September 12th, the trailer has successfully generated buzz around Kishkindhapuri. Packed with chilling moments, intense performances, and a unique premise, the film promises to offer a one of a kind experience for thrill seekers and genre lovers alike.\r\n

Kishkindhapuri Trailer Talk

Trailer Of Horror Thriller Kishkindhapuri Is Out 

\r\nShobitha turns cook on the sets. Shobitha Dhulipala entered into wedlock with Naga Chaitanya and they are enjoying the happy marital bliss.\r\nIn the meantime, Shobitha surprised all by sharing the videos in which she was seen turning cook and cooking in the sets of her upcoming film.\r\nWhile making the post, she also referenced Naga Chaitanya&rsquo;s comment on how she lacks &lsquo;basic human skills,&rsquo; only for him to reply cheekily.\r\nOne video shows her approving of the sambar or dal she had just made, while another shows her chopping up some okra. Sobhita even brought out a traditional mortar and pestle to grind up some spices, and one funny picture shows her threatening to throw a coconut. Sharing the picture, Sobhita wrote, &ldquo;#basichumanskills #lol #IYKYK #BTS #SetLife,&rdquo; referring to Chaitanya&rsquo;s comment on her. He cheekily replied, &ldquo;Waiting to get a taste of these skills.&rdquo;\r\nSometime back, Naga Chaitanya and Shobitha shared as to who is the better cook. Naga Chaitanya replied that neither of them is a cook. When Shobitha said that Chaitanya makes her hot chocolate every night, he replied, &ldquo;That doesn\'t come under cooking as such. Hot chocolate, coffee, all these aren\'t cooking. It\'s basic human skills that you don\'t have.&rdquo; Which is why some comments under her latest post had people asking, &ldquo;Cooking vacha akka? (Can you cook, sister?)&rdquo; and calling her vegetable chopping skills &lsquo;dope&rsquo;.\r\n

Shobitha turns cook on the sets

Shobitha springs a surprise on the sets

\r\nThe makers of the upcoming teen comedy film Little Hearts are gearing up for its release on September 5th. To grab the attention of their target audience, students and young viewers, the film\'s team is taking a bold step by screening free premieres for students in Telugu states. The film, directed by Sai Marthand and produced by Aditya Hasan, shares the romantic journey of two average high schoolers.\r\nThe free premieres are expected to generate buzz among students, and the makers are hopeful that it will result in a positive outcome. The film\'s quirky vibe, characters, and dialogues have already gained attention, and fans are eagerly waiting for its release. Little Hearts features Mouli Prashanth and Shivani Nagaram in the lead roles, with a talented supporting cast.\r\nThe film boasts a talented cast, including Rajeev Kanakala and Anitha Chowdary as Akhil\'s parents, and Sathya Krishnan and SS Kanchi as Kathyayini\'s parents. The movie is set to hit theaters on September 5, 2025, clashing with biggies like Anushka Shetty\'s Ghaati and Sivakarthikeyan\'s Madharaasi.\r\nETV Win has teamed up to co-produce the film, and Bunny Vas, along with Vamsi Nandipati, is handling the distribution. With the free premieres and buzz around the film, Little Hearts is expected to generate significant interest among the young audience.\r\n

Dare Step From Little Hearts Makers

Little Hearts Free Premiers For Students

\r\nFans unhappy with Janhvi in the remake of Sridevi classic. Sridevi\'s daughter Janhvi Kapoor has been struggling to score commercial hits at the box office. Her latest film Param Sundari is fizzling out at the box office. She appeared in NTR\'s Devara 1 and is now starring in Ram Charan\'s Peddi.\r\nIn the meantime, reports are coming that Janhvi will be starring in her mother Sridevi\'s yesteryear classic Chaal Baaz. Pankaj Parashar announced Chaalbaaz in London in 2021 with Shraddha Kapoor in the lead. However, now he decided to cast Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nSources shared that Janhvi &ldquo;has jumped onto the chance of playing the lead role in Chaalbaaz&rdquo;.A source shared&nbsp; &ldquo;For Janhvi, Chaalbaaz is a lot more than just a film. It\'s an emotion. She has jumped onto the chance of playing the lead role in Chaalbaaz, but is treading this with utmost caution. She is taking opinions from people around for the Chaalbaaz remake. She is excited, but is also wary of all the comparisons. She is expected to take a call on the Chaalbaaz remake by the end of September.\"\r\n&nbsp;\r\nFollowing this, fans expressed their unhappiness over the choice. They said instead of Janhvi, Shanya Kapoor would be the better choice.\r\nMany fans have suggested that actor Sanya Malhotra will \"fit the bill perfectly.\"\r\nA person shared a post, &ldquo;RUMOUR: A remake of Chaalbaaz is in development, with Janhvi Kapoor being considered for the lead role.&rdquo; Reacting to it, a Reddit user said, &ldquo;Why is she getting movies even though all her previous films flopped?&rdquo; A person asked, &ldquo;How many movies do we have to suffer until Janhvi shows mercy on us and quits acting? She doesn\'t know an ounce of acting. Please don\'t ruin it.&rdquo;\r\nA comment read, &ldquo;At this point, her manager needs to be fired. You need to understand the artist&rsquo;s limitations and advise them accordingly. I promise you this is one of those roles which would be cancelled if Janhvi says no. Absolutely no need to do this.&rdquo; A Redditor wrote, &ldquo;No, take Sanya Malhotra, please.&rdquo; Another person said, &ldquo;Sanya Malhotra will it the bill perfectly.&rdquo; &ldquo;Actually, I don&rsquo;t think any actress today has that kind of comic timing. The last person after Sridevi who had that was Juhi,&rdquo; said a fan.\r\nAnother Reddit user said, &ldquo;Wasn&rsquo;t Shraddha Kapoor doing Chaalbaaz in London?&rdquo; &ldquo;Why Jahnvi Kapoor? Wasn\'t this movie supposed to be made with Shraddha Kapoor in the lead role?&rdquo; asked another person. &ldquo;It won\'t work in today\'s time. It needs to have an epic level of fun like Neeraj Vora\'s movies to carry what Sridevi achieved,&rdquo; said another fan. &ldquo;Next, she will do the Sadma remake,&rdquo; read another comment.\r\n

Janhvi in the remake of Sridevi classic

Fans unhappy with Janhvi in the remake of Sridevi classic

&nbsp;\r\nLokah makers remove dialogue that offended Kannadigas. Kalyani Priyadarshan\'s Lokah-Chapter 1-Chandra directed by Dominic Arun is getting good response from all quarters.\r\nHowever, a dialogue in the film about women in Bangalore hurt the sentiments of the Kannadigas. Following this, Dulqer Salmaan the producer of the film, decided to remove the dialogue and even went on to aplogise to Kannadigas.\r\nIn the film, Inspector Nachiyappa Gowda (Sandy), used an offensive word when his mother asked him to marry a Bangalore girl. He says &ldquo;I am not saying I won&rsquo;t get married. But I won&rsquo;t marry a girl from this city because they&rsquo;re all s***s.&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;Following this many blasted the filmmakers for the dialogues and scenes.\r\nDulqer Salmaan took notice of it and his production house Wayfare films came up with the following statement. &ldquo;It has come to our attention that a dialogue delivered by one of the characters in our film Lokah: Chapter One has unintentionally hurt the sentiments of people from Karnataka. At Wayfarer Films, we place people above everything else.&rdquo; They added, &ldquo;We deeply regret this oversight and assure you that no offence was intended. The dialogue in question will be removed/edited at the earliest. We sincerely apologise for the hurt caused and humbly request you to accept our apology.\"\r\n&nbsp;

Lokah makers apologise to Kannadigas

Lokah makers remove dialogue that offended Kannadigas

\r\nArka Media to bankroll Ram next project. Energetic Star Ram is starring in the film titled, interestingly, as Andhra King Taluka. The film, directed by Mahesh Babu P, of Miss Shetty Mr. Polishetty fame and it is slated for a grand release on 28 November 2025.\r\nNow speculation is increasing over Ram\'s next project. Ram is set to team with newcomer Kishore Gopu and inside talk is the film will be bankrolled by Arka Media, the producers of Baahubali.\r\nThe project is set to go to floors from January 2026. Official confirmation is expected to come in the coming days. Expectations are high as the project is set to be bankrolled by renowned production house Arka Media.\r\nCurrently Ram is concentrating on his project Andhra King Taluka. The film stars Bhagyashri Borse as the female lead and it features&nbsp;&nbsp; Rao Ramesh, Murali Sharma, Satya, Rahul Ramakrishna, VTV Ganesh in important roles.\r\nThe music for the film is tuned by Vivek-Mervin. The film is produced by Mythri Movie Makers.\r\n

RAPO next with Baahubali Makers

Arka Media to bankroll Ram next project

\r\nShriya first look from Mirai out. Teja Sajja\'s film Mirai directed by by Karthik Ghattamaneni is releasing on 12 Sep 2025. The makers released the first look of Shriya. Shriya is playing the role of Ambika in the film.\r\nTeja Sajja, sharing the look of Shriya posted &ldquo;Behind every superhero&rsquo;s journey lies a mother&rsquo;s strength (sic),&rdquo; before adding, &ldquo;Introducing the elegant @shriya_saran1109 garu as AMBIKA from the epic world of #MIRAI (sic).&rdquo;\r\nThe poster presents Saran in a black embroidered saree, her character Ambika captured in a solemn moment of prayer. \'Mirai\' unfolds during the chaotic era of Kali Yug. The story follows Sajja&rsquo;s warrior, armed with a mystical wand, who sets out on a journey of self-discovery while confronting a powerful enemy - The Black Sword, played by Manoj Manchu.\r\nRitika Nayak is the female lead while the film stars , Jagapati Babu, Jayaram, and other major actors&nbsp; TG.Vishwa Prasad is producing the film in a prestigious manner on his People Media Factory banner. The film is releasing in 8 different languages in 2D and 3D formats.\r\n

Mirai: Shriya surprises as Ambika

Shriya first look from Mirai out

\r\nSuhana Khan lands in legal trouble. Bollywood Badshah Shah Rukh Khan\'s daughter Suhana Khan according to sources landed in legal trouble over a land deal.\r\nHer land deal transaction in Maharashtra&rsquo;s Raigad district came under scrutiny as she was accused of acquiring a parcel of land in Thal village that was originally designated for agricultural purposes.\r\nThe land valued at around Rs 12.91 crore, was bought from the Mumbai-based Khote family of Cuffe Parade. The transaction, completed on May 30, 2023, included a stamp duty payment of Rs 77.46 lakh.\r\nNow this is landing in huge controversy and local authorities are now questioning if necessary permissions and paperwork for transferring agricultural land were properly obtained. An investigation is underway, and the Alibaug tehsildar has been asked to submit an impartial report.\r\nAmid this, the Resident Deputy Collector Sandesh Shirke has asked for an unbiased report from the Alibaug Tehsildar. Suhana Khan or Shah Rukh Khan are yet to comment on the matter.\r\n

SRK daughter lands in legal trouble

Suhana Khan lands in legal trouble

SSMB29 to release in more than 100 languages. Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu's SSMB29 is the cynosure of all eyes. Expectations are soaring as the film is Mahesh Babu-Rajamouli's first collaboration and is Rajamouli's first after the sensation of his magnum opus RRR which created a sensation across the world.
The film's shooting is progressing at a brisk pace in the African nation Kenya. Rajamouli is shooting important scenes on Mahesh Babu and female lead Priyanka Chopra. Rajamouli and the crew met Musalia Mudavadi, who&rsquo;s Kenya&rsquo;s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs.
After the meet, the Kenyan minister sprang a surprise by revealing that the film will be releasing in more than 120 languages across the world. He heaped praises on Rajamouli and congratulated him for the vision.
SSMB29 stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in key role and Keeravani is the music director. Under Durga Arts, KL Narayana produces this big-budget film.
Here is the Kenyan minister's lengthy post.
Kenya this past fortnight became the stage for one of the world&rsquo;s greatest filmmakers,&nbsp; @ssrajamouli, the visionary Indian director, screenwriter, and storyteller whose works have captured the imagination of audiences across continents.
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Rajamouli, with a career spanning over two decades, is renowned for weaving together powerful narratives, groundbreaking visuals, and deep cultural resonance. His team of 120 crew members chose Kenya after an extensive scouting tour across East Africa, settling on our nation as the primary filming destination where nearly 95% of the African scenes are being shot.
From the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara to the scenic Naivasha, the rugged Samburu, and the iconic Amboseli, Kenya&rsquo;s landscapes are now etched into what is set to become the largest film production in Asia. Scheduled for release in over 120 countries, the movie is expected to reach more than a billion viewers worldwide.
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This landmark decision to film in Kenya is more than a cinematic milestone, it is a powerful statement about our country&rsquo;s beauty, hospitality, and place on the world stage. As the crew departs today for India to continue production, Kenya stands proud, ready to share its story with the world through the lens of SSMB29.