# Shilpa Shetty Hits Back: "My Name is a Clickbait" Amid Mounting Scandals and Rumors **Shilpa Shetty** just dropped a bombshell, calling out the media frenzy with her bold declaration: *"My name is a clickbait."* In a rare move, the Bollywood star broke her silence on the relentless negative PR targeting her and husband **Raj Kundra**, including swirling rumors about the closure of their popular restaurant Bastian.[5] Shilpa's frustration stems from a storm of controversies that refuse to die down. The power couple faces serious allegations in multiple cases. Mumbai businessman Deepak Kothari accuses them of cheating him out of **Rs 60 crore** (initially reported as Rs 600 million in some outlets) invested in their venture Best Deal TV Pvt Ltd between 2015 and 2023, with the funds allegedly diverted for personal use.[1][3][4] The Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has added cheating charges under IPC Section 420 alongside criminal breach of trust, expanding the probe.[3][4] Shilpa was questioned for over four hours in September 2025, providing business documents, while Raj Kundra faces further interrogation.[1] The troubles don't stop there. Raj was summoned in January 2026 over a cryptocurrency fraud and **Rs 150 crore money-laundering case** linked to the GainBitcoin scam, with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleging he held Bitcoins as a "beneficial owner" and involved undervalued property deals in Shilpa's name.[2] A travel ban and High Court scrutiny have added to the pressure, though Raj denies court demands for Rs 600 million deposits and calls the claims "baseless and motivated," with a quashing petition pending.[1][2][3] Raj has countered publicly, blaming business losses post-demonetization for repayment issues and urging media to "verify facts."[1][4] He's also rejected Rs 60 crore fraud claims outright, expressing faith in the judiciary.[2][3] Amid this, whispers of Bastian shutting down have fueled Shilpa's clickbait rant, painting a picture of a celebrity couple under siege by headlines and legal battles.
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1.https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/why-shilpa-shetty-and-raj-kundra-are-in-trouble-rs600-million-scam-travel-ban-and-reputation-at-stake-1.500301597
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shilpa-shettys-husband-raj-kundra-summoned-in-connection-with-cryptocurrency-fraud-and-alleged-rs-150-crore-money-laundering-case/articleshow/126418422.cms
3.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/shilpa-shetty-and-raj-kundra-face-additional-charge-of-cheating-in-60-crore-loan-dispute-case-he-reacts-101766024361815.html
4.https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/shilpa-shetty-raj-kundra-charged-with-cheating-in-rs-60-crore-fraud-case-9829872
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/my-name-is-a-clickbait-says-shilpa-shetty-as-she-breaks-silence-on-negative-pr-around-her-and-husband-raj-kundra-rumours-of-bastian-closure/articleshow/128811485.cms
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