# Shilpa Shetty’s Restaurant Bastian Rakes in Rs 2-3 Crore Nightly: Shobhaa De Spills on the Lavish Spenders Rolling Up in Lambos and Aston Martins
In a revelation that's turning heads in Mumbai's glittering social circles, veteran columnist and socialite Shobhaa De has pulled back the curtain on the jaw-dropping success of Shilpa Shetty's co-owned restaurant chain, Bastian. During a candid chat on Mojo Story with Barkha Dutt, De disclosed that the hotspot is pulling in a staggering Rs 2-3 crore in turnover every single night, with tables dropping lakhs on premium tequila and seafood feasts. "The kind of money in Mumbai is astonishing," De marveled, painting a picture of young, affluent strangers arriving in supercars like Lamborghinis and Aston Martins, transforming the venue into a playground for the ultra-rich.
De's account isn't just hearsay—she visited Bastian herself to verify the buzz. "I was in a state of shock. I didn’t know a single face in all 700 diners. They were young, and they were ordering bottles and bottles of the best in-line tequila for the table. Each table was spending in the lakhs but they were complete strangers." On slower nights, it's Rs 2 crore; weekends push it to Rs 3 crore, serving up to 1,400 guests who treat dining like a high-stakes flex.
### From Bollywood Star to Hospitality Queen: Shilpa's Bastian Empire
Shilpa Shetty, the yoga icon and '90s Bollywood sensation, pivoted to entrepreneurship with flair when she snagged a 50% stake in Bastian Hospitality in 2019, partnering with restaurateur Ranjit Bindra. What started as a single seafood haven in Bandra has ballooned into a chain boasting over six outlets across Mumbai (Bandra, Dadar, Worli), Pune, and plans for Goa expansions. Sister concepts like Inka (Peruvian-Asian fusion) and Bondie keep the portfolio diverse, blending global flavors with Mumbai's skyline views.
The Bandra flagship, a celebrity magnet since 2016, recently bid adieu in September 2025 after nine years, citing a "final bow" for renovations—but not before cementing Bastian's rep as a Bollywood favorite. Stars like Sonakshi Sinha (who hosted her wedding reception there), Janhvi Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Shahid Kapoor, and even Shilpa herself have turned it into an Insta-goldmine. In a June 2025 interview, Shilpa herself called it "mind-blowing," noting Bastian paid the highest GST in hospitality for 2024.
Financially, it's a powerhouse: FY24 revenue hit Rs 127 crore, with peak months touching Rs 10 crore. Shilpa's initial Rs 10-15 crore investment has paid dividends, fueling her estimated Rs 134 crore net worth alongside ventures like VFX studio SVS, skincare brand Mamaearth, and her fitness app. "We started with one Bastian and now we have six," she boasted earlier this year.
### The Allure: Why Bastian's Got Mumbai's Elite Hooked
It's not just the food—think elevated seafood towers and skyline rooftops like Bastian At The Top—that draws the crowd. De's scoop highlights a new wave of wealth: faceless millennials and Gen Z tycoons, untouched by Bollywood's glare, splashing cash without a second thought. This anonymity adds mystique, making Bastian less a restaurant and more a status symbol in a city where "old money meets new crypto kings."
Yet, timing couldn't be more ironic. Shilpa and husband Raj Kundra are knee-deep in a Rs 60.48 crore fraud case, accused of duping a Juhu businessman; the Bombay High Court just nixed their overseas expansion travel plea without a Rs 60 crore deposit. Bandra's closure fueled speculation, but insiders insist it's purely for upgrades.
### Mumbai's Money Mania: A Snapshot of Celeb Dining Empires
Bastian isn't alone in this luxury league. Here's how it stacks up against other Bollywood-backed bites:
| Celebrity | Restaurant Chain | Key Highlights | Estimated Net Worth Contribution |
|-----------|------------------|----------------|---------------------------------|
| **Shilpa Shetty** | Bastian | Rs 2-3 Cr/night; 6+ outlets; GST champ | Rs 134 Cr total (major chunk from hospitality) |
| **Virat Kohli** | One8 Commune | Multi-city pubs; casual fine-dine | Part of Rs 1,050 Cr empire |
| **Karan Johar** | Sohan & Qala | Pan-Asian in Colaba; celeb haunt | Boosts Rs 1,700 Cr fortune |
| **Asha Bhosle** | Asha’s | North Indian across Dubai/London | Adds to Rs 80 Cr |
| **Vikas Khanna** | Junoon (NYC) | Michelin-starred Indian fusion | Rs 80-120 Cr |
De's tale underscores Mumbai's evolving elite: less filmi, more flush. As Bastian eyes a comeback, it begs the question—will the Lambos keep lining up?
What's your take on Mumbai's dining scene—worth the splurge, or over-the-top? Spill in the comments!
