Actress Shilpa Shetty has firmly rejected attempts to associate her with the ongoing legal issue in the Best Deal TV case, labeling the allegations as baseless, distressing, and legally untenable.
Clarification of Involvement
In a statement, Shilpa clarified that her connection with the company in question was purely non-executive, meaning she had no involvement in its operations, finances, decision-making processes, or signing authority.
“I am deeply saddened by the baseless attempt to link my name to this matter. My association with the company was strictly in a non-executive capacity, with no role in its operations, finances, decision-making, or any signing authority,” she stated.
The actress explained that, similar to other public figures, she had endorsed specific products for the home shopping channel solely for professional reasons.
Financial Aspects
Shilpa mentioned that her family has loaned Rs. 20 Crore to the company, and this amount remains unpaid.
“In fact, like several other public figures, I had endorsed certain products for the home shopping channel in a professional capacity, for which payments due to me remain outstanding. I want to put it on record that almost 20 Crore rupees has been loaned to the company by us as a family and the said amount remains unpaid,” she added.
Response to Allegations
Describing the insinuation of criminal liability against her as “mischievous,” Shilpa asserted, “The mischievous attempt to impute criminal liability on me, particularly after an unexplained delay of nearly nine years, is legally unsustainable and contrary to settled principles of law.”
She emphasized the personal toll such claims take, noting that unwarranted allegations misrepresent facts and unfairly damage a woman’s reputation in the public eye.
“Despite these facts, my name continues to be unnecessarily dragged into the proceedings, which is both distressing and unjustified. Such unwarranted allegations not only misrepresent facts but also result in a woman’s dignity, integrity, and reputation being unfairly trampled upon in the public domain,” she expressed.
Faith in Justice
Quoting the Bhagavad Gita, she said, “Failing to oppose injustice when it is your duty, is itself Adharma.”
With a “quashing petition” already filed with the Bombay High Court, Shilpa stated, “I have complete faith in the judicial process and will be seeking appropriate legal remedies to protect my rights and reputation. I respectfully request the media to take note of these facts and report responsibly by verifying the truthfulness of facts.”