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NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Viral Video: Telugu Actress Kalpika Ganesh's War Of Words With Hyderabad Pub Staff
New Delhi: Telugu actress Kalpika Ganesh, known for films such as HIT: The First Case and Yashoda, had an altercation with the staff of a Hyderabad pub while celebrating her birthday last week. The actress, who turned 34 on May 27, shared a video on social media in she is seen arguing with the staff over a complimentary cake. What Kalpika posted a video of the incident on Instagram. In the clip, one of the pub's staff members is heard asking the actor to settle the bill. When she refuses to pay, he accuses her of "spoiling her birthday" and purposely badmouthing the outlet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by iamkalpika (@iamkalpika27) In the same clip, Kalpika says that restaurants across the city offer a complimentary birthday cake on their own. The staff from the pub accuses the actress of getting a complimentary cake on her tab, adding "We try to do as much as we can". The video ends with Kalpika crumpling the bill and throwing it away. According to MoneyControl, Kalpika shared the reason behind the altercation in a series of follow-up Instagram Stories. The actress revealed that she was with a physically challenged friend when the pub staff behaved rudely and was verbally abusive towards them. An investigation into the matter is underway, reported the website. The actress mentioned that she wanted to bring her cake for the celebration, but the staff didn't allow it. Things escalated when a staff member allegedly "threw a brownie like trash" on their table, making the situation even tenser. Kalpika claimed that she was locked inside the pub for about 30 minutes while around 20 people verbally abused her. Later, she went to the police and filed a complaint, but said the police treated her like a criminal. "It was never a cake issue. Mostly, it was about the way we didn't get treated with any kind of dignity and respect," she wrote. Internet's Reaction To The Controversy While many social media users weren't amused by Kalpika's behaviour One of the users pointed out, "Pubs and businesses don't offer things for free, they operate to serve and not as a charity." Another said, if a missing free cake ruined your birthday, maybe the problem isn't the pub. "It's the fact that nobody cared enough to bring you one. Stay dealing with this tantrum over CAKE. Next time, try Domino' give free dessert to kids." One of the followers accused her for just telling her side of the story. "... But as I see it's clear that you are making an issue out of something that's very simple, why you need to expect something for free when it's their business." Few took her side in the comments box of her post. A post read, "We Must See two sides Of Coin." In A Nutshell Kalpika is in the middle of the controversy which many are claiming is of her own making. The actress got into an argument with the staff of a Hyderabad-based pub over a complimentary cake on her birthday.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kalpika Ganesh shares video of birthday clash at Hyderabad pub; netizen says she demanded 'free cake'
Telugu actress Kalpika Ganesh recently shared a video of her birthday celebration at a popular Hyderabad pub turning into a distressing ordeal after a dispute with the management. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While Kalpika claimed she was denied dignity and respect, many netizens alleged she was demanding a free cake and intentionally created a scene. The incident took place at a popular restaurant in Gachibowli, where Kalpika had gone to celebrate her special day with friends, including a physically disabled companion. According to Kalpika, the pub staff refused to allow her to bring a birthday cake as a birthday courtesy. The staff instead offered her a brownie which she felt was thrown on the table disrespectfully. This led to a heated argument captured in a video she later shared on Instagram. Tense exchange captured on video A short video of the altercation between Kalpika Ganesh and the pub management is available on her Instagram feed, capturing the tense exchange between the two parties. In the clip, Kalpika can be heard firmly warning the staff that she will make sure they lose respect, expressing her frustration. Meanwhile, the management asked her to pay the bill and advised her not to spoil her birthday over the issue. They also accuse her of creating a scene deliberately to avoid paying the bill. In a moment of anger, Kalpika crumples the bill and throws it away after criticizing the pub staff for their mismanagement. Kalpika further alleged that when she called the Gachibowli police for help, the officers treated her like a criminal and sided with the pub management. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She shared a note on Instagram that her issue was not about the cake but about being denied dignity and respect. The actress also posted a longer 40-minute video showing the full altercation, where she claimed the staff made derogatory remarks about her clothing, family, and identity, including calling her a 'druggist. ' Social media reacts The incident has sparked mixed reactions on social media. Many users criticized Kalpika for demanding a 'free cake', arguing that businesses are not obligated to offer complimentary items and that customers should respect the policies of establishments. Some comments accused her of entitlement and seeking attention by posting selective videos online. Others expressed sympathy for her, condemning the alleged mistreatment and poor police response.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kalpika Ganesh posts video of altercation with pub management; internet blames her for demanding ‘free cake'
Telugu actor Kalpika Ganesh took to Instagram to share a video of an altercation she had with the management of a well-known pub, Odeum by Prism, in Hyderabad. The actor got into an argument with the staff while there to celebrate her birthday. The video shows the management and Tollywood actor in a heated exchange, but the internet blames her for asking for 'free cake'. (Also Read: Sreeleela gets princess treatment as birthday celebrations kick off; fans think she's getting engaged) In a note she re-shared on her Instagram stories, Kalpika claims she went to the pub with a physically disabled friend and that they were 'mocked' and 'verbally abused' for asking for a 'common birthday courtesy'. She also claims the management 'threw a brownie on the table like trash' which led to the altercation. Kalpika claims she was locked inside the pub for 30 minutes, and 20 people hurled abuses at her. When she called the Gachibowli police, she claims they treated her like a 'criminal' and took the side of the management. The actor claims her issue was not the cake but 'dignity', which wasn't offered to her. A short video of the altercation between Kalpika and the management is available on her feed. In the video, Kalpika can be heard saying, 'Sabka izzat nikalke rakhungi (I will ensure you all lose respect).' The management can be heard asking her to pay the bill and not 'spoil' her birthday. They even allege she's creating a fuss to ensure she doesn't have to pay the bill. She even crumbles and throws the bill after criticising them for mismanagement. A post shared by iamkalpika (@iamkalpika27) RTV claims to have access to a longer 40-minute video, which is also available to her subscribed users on Instagram. Alleging that the management of the pub used cuss words, the channel also states that they objectified Kalpika and called her a 'druggist'. The actor reportedly asked for a complimentary brownie as it was her birthday, but the owner and management reportedly shamed her for her clothing and for being at a pub at midnight. Kalpika reportedly stood her ground and said she would pay the bill only after they offered an apology. A case has been registered with the police, and an investigation is underway. Going by the short video available on her Instagram feed, the internet blamed her for the altercation. One comment under her video reads, 'If a missing free cake ruined your birthday, maybe the problem isn't the pub—it's the fact that nobody cared enough to bring you one.' Another wondered why the long video wasn't available on her feed, 'If you were genuinely being honest, you would've offered a free trial subscription so people could actually see the content. This is such a disgusting way to seek attention.' Some even blamed her, with one writing, 'Pubs and businesses don't offer things for free, they operate to serve and not as a charity. If you are asking for any specific complementary food, it's important to first understand the rules and regulations of the pub, like what they do and don't offer.' Another wrote, 'I don't know how people become so entitled and demand free stuff from hotels, clubs, restaurants, etc. ..If the club did not offer free cake, pay for the food you ate and common sense.' Kalpika was most recently seen in Yashoda, 8 AM Metro and Atharva.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Telugu actress's birthday bash turns sour over a cake at Hyderabad pub. Who is Kalpika Ganesh?
Kalpika Ganesh, a known figure in the Telugu film industry, recently faced a distressing incident during what was meant to be a joyful birthday celebration. The actress had chosen Prism Pub, located in the Gachibowli area of Hyderabad, as the venue for her special day. However, festivities took an unexpected turn when a disagreement arose between her and the pub staff over the issue of bringing her own birthday cake into the reportedly began when the staff refused her request to carry an outside cake into the premises. The situation rapidly escalated, and Kalpika found herself engaged in a heated exchange with the management. A video later uploaded to her Instagram account captures the confrontation, where she appeared visibly upset as she argued with the staff. The disagreement worsened after the pub's manager justified their refusal by citing a policy against allowing external food items and highlighted that complimentary cakes were not part of their visibly angered by the experience, compared it to her previous visits to other venues that had been more accommodating and customer-friendly. The conflict intensified further when the manager accused her of intentionally causing a disturbance. The video also shows the actress crumpling the bill and discarding it in defiance, declining to make the payment after feeling publicly the ordeal, Kalpika took formal action by filing a complaint with the local police. The Gachibowli police authorities have since registered a case and launched an investigation into the matter. In her social media post, she criticized both the pub's management and certain officers involved, accusing them of poor conduct and lacking empathy. As of now, Prism Pub has not issued any formal response regarding the incident or the allegations made against its Ganesh is a Hyderabad-based actress who began her professional journey as a model. She made her film debut in 2009 with Prayanam, directed by Chandra Sekhar Yeleti. Her filmography includes roles in Sarocharu, Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, and Sita on the Road. She has also gained recognition for her work in digital content, featuring in web series such as Loser and Ekkadiki Ee Parugu. Coming from an Iyengar family, she completed her graduation with a Bachelor of Arts from Vivekananda College in Secunderabad.
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Telugu Actress Kalpika Ganesh Attacked At Hyderabad Club, Files Police Complaint
Telugu actress Kalpika Ganesh was attacked by staff at Prism Pub, Hyderabad, during her birthday after a disagreement over a cake. Telugu actress Kalpika Ganesh had a scary experience during her birthday celebration at Prism Pub in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. Things went wrong after she had an argument with the pub staff about bringing her a cake to the party. The situation got worse, and Kalpika says she was attacked by the staff. She later posted a video on Instagram, where she can be seen arguing with the club's management. Kalpika wanted to bring her own cake for the celebration, but the staff didn't allow it. In a video she later shared on Instagram, the pub manager can be heard saying they don't provide free birthday cakes. Kalpika replied that other clubs she visited in the past had no problem offering complimentary cakes. Things quickly got tense, and the manager accused her of creating chaos on purpose. Feeling insulted and angry, Kalpika refused to pay the bill. She crumpled it and threw it away, which can also be seen in the video. After the incident, she reportedly filed a complaint with the police, seeking action against the club staff. Sharing the video, Kalpika wrote, 'One of the most worst management even on Google—all reviews suck coz of their inhumanity… police people from Gachibowli station. Mr and Mr Yezas Baba. Have daughters and a wife and are serving the public for nuisance. They were even more worst than the people." Later, Kalpika went to the police and filed a complaint. The Gachibowli police have registered a case, and they are now looking into what happened. Prism Pub has not yet released an official statement about what Kalpika said. Kalpika Ganesh made her debut in Telugu cinema with the 2009 film Prayanam. Since then, she has acted in several films like Sarocharu, My Dear Marthandam, Maa Vintha Gaadha Vinuma, HIT: The First Case, and Parole. She was also seen in Yashoda, where Samantha Ruth Prabhu played the lead role. Kalpika was born in Hyderabad and completed her Bachelor of Arts degree from Vivekananda College in Secunderabad, Telangana. First Published:
