A controversy recently erupted in Bengaluru after videos of a late-night altercation at a pub co-owned by actor Shilpa Shetty went viral. The incident allegedly involved former Bigg Boss contestant and businessman Satya Naidu. He was accused of misbehaving with the staff following a dispute over bill settlement.
Brawl at Shilpa Shetty`s Bastian in Bengaluru
The incident occurred on Thursday night at Bastian, a popular pub co-owned by Shilpa Shetty, located on St Mark’s Road and Langford Road. The restaurant is owned by the actress along with restaurateur Ranjit Bindra. According to eyewitnesses, an argument broke out after a disagreement regarding service and payment. This soon escalated into chaos inside the establishment.
According to sources, Satya Naidu, who was present with a group of friends, was seemingly under the influence of alcohol and hence behaved aggressively towards the staff.
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The altercation was captured on CCTV camera. The clips of the same quickly circulated online, sparking outrage and calls for action. Some videos shared online show physical assault on staff members; meanwhile, CCTV footage that surfaced later reportedly shows a heated verbal exchange and brief heckling, but no signs of a physical attack.
The Cubbon Park police have taken a suo motu cognisance of the viral videos. They visited the pub and initiated an inquiry into the incident. Officials have confirmed that they have collected the available video footage, including CCTV recordings. They have also recorded preliminary statements from pub staff and management. Meanwhile, police stated that further action would be taken after verifying the sequence of events and examining all evidence.
Satya Naidu reacts
Satya Naidu responded to the allegations, denying enied any wrongdoing. He added that he had visited the pub only for dinner with friends while claiming that the disagreement arose during bill payment. The former Bigg Boss fame also added that there was no physical altercation and that the matter had been exaggerated.
Talking of the restaurant, Shilpa Shetty partnered with Ranjit Bindra in 2019 to bring the Bastian brand to Bengaluru. So far, she has not issued a public statement regarding the incident. The investigation is currently underway as authorities work to find out the facts surrounding the viral pub brawl.
