Urvashi Rautela Claims Theft Of Jewellery Worth Rs 70 Lakh From London Airport: 'The Bag...'
Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela has claimed that her luxury suitcase, packed with jewellery worth ₹70 lakhs, was recently stolen from London's Gatwick Airport. The actress claimed that she was in the city to attend Wimbledon when her bag went missing from the luggage belt. Though the actress tried to find her bag, it was nowhere to be found.
'As a Platinum Emirates Member and a global artist attending Wimbledon, I am deeply disheartened to report that our Christian Dior brown baggage was stolen from the baggage belt at London Gatwick Airport, following our Emirates flight from Mumbai. Despite holding our baggage tag and ticket, the bag went missing directly from the belt area—an alarming breach of airport security. This matter is not only about a lost bag—it's about accountability, safety, and dignity for all travelers," the actress said in a statement, as shared by her team.
Urvashi claimed that she even reached out to Emirates support and Gatwick Airport officials, but no one helped her.
Besides her strong background in beauty pageants, Urvashi has been part of several Bollywood films, including Singh Saab the Great, Sanam Re, Great Grand Masti and Hate Story 4. She has also gained immense popularity through her appearances in music videos, such as Love Dose and Bijli Ki Taar.
Additionally, her involvement in philanthropic activities includes running the Urvashi Rautela Foundation to help underprivileged people and supporting organisations such as PETA India is truly commendable. Her stunning appearances at the Cannes Film Festival and other events often become the talk of the town.
Earlier this month, Urvashi Rautela's mother also accused actress' former manager, Vedika Prakash Shetty, of theft. Meera Rautela claimed that Shetty was associated with Urvashi as well from 2015 to 2017 and 'engaged in multiple acts of theft and deceit" during this time.
'Vedika Prakash Shetty was employed as a 24/7 executive assistant to my daughter during 2015-2017. She was hired to assist Urvashi during her reign after returning from Miss Universe in Las Vegas and subsequently during the handover of Miss Universe India crown in 2016. At this time, she was entrusted with various responsibilities, starting from Urvashi's wardrobe, heavy gowns and personal belongings. However, soon we realised that she had engaged in multiple acts of theft and deceit which caused a great deal of financial loss to the family," Urvashi's mother claimed.
Urvashi Rautela has been part of several Bollywood films, including Singh Saab the Great, Sanam Re, Great Grand Masti and Hate Story 4. She has also gained immense popularity through her appearances in music videos, such as Love Dose and Bijli Ki Taar.
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