Shilpa Shetty declines selfie request from female cop at Lalbaugcha Raja pandal: 'Mat Karo'. Watch

During her visit to Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati pandal, Shilpa Shetty declined a selfie request from a police officer, sparking social media attention.

Updated on: Sep 3, 2025, 16:49:00 IST

By Ritika Kumar

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Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty visited the famous Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati pandal in Mumbai on Tuesday (September 2) to seek blessings. However, a video of her visit surfaced on social media showing her refusing to take a selfie with a female police officer.

Shilpa Shetty skipped Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations this year amid family loss, however she visited Lalbaugcha pandal.

Shilpa refuses to take selfie with female cop

In the clip, Shilpa is seen walking toward the idol when a female cop taps her on the shoulder. The star turns around, gestures with her finger, and declines the request for a photo. Her bodyguards can be heard saying, “Madam, yeh mat karo.”

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While Shilpa and her family are known for their festive Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, she did not bring Ganpati home this year due to a family bereavement. No further details were shared.

Shilpa in the news

Shilpa also announced the closure of her Mumbai-based restaurant, Bastian Bandra, once a celebrity hotspot frequently covered by paparazzi, on Wednesday. The news was shared via her Instagram. Shilpa and her husband, Raj Kundra, are facing allegations of a ₹60 crore fraud, filed by businessman Deepak Kothari, director of Lotus Capital Financial Services Ltd. Their lawyer, Prashant Patil, has denied the claims in a statement to ANI.

Shilpa's current projects

Currently, Shilpa is serving as a judge on Super Dancer Season 5 alongside Geeta Kapur and Marzi Pestonji. Her most recent film appearance was in Sukhee, which also starred Amit Sadh, Dilnaz Irani, Kusha Kapila, and Pavleen Gujral. Shilpa will star in a Kannada movie after 18 years with KD: The Devil, co-starring Dhruva Sarja, Sanjay Dutt, V Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind, Reeshma Nanaiah, and Nora Fatehi.

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Ritika Kumar
Ritika Kumar is a seasoned journalist with over 15 years of experience, having written for newspapers, magazines, and online platforms, catering to a diverse range of audiences. Over the years, she has covered general news, lifestyle, and entertainment, building a reputation for sharp observation, compelling storytelling, and an ability to connect with readers across multiple formats. She holds a graduation degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and a postgraduate diploma from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore. Before joining Hindustan Times, Ritika worked with prominent media organizations including The Times of India, Press Trust of India, NDTV, and the Malayala Manorama Group. These roles allowed her to refine her skills across various beats, mastering the nuances of different formats and tailoring her writing to readers of newspapers, magazines, and digital platforms alike. Beyond journalism, Ritika is deeply passionate about poetry, drawing inspiration from voices ranging from Faiz Ahmed Faiz to T.S. Eliot. She is also a keen cinephile, enjoying discussions about cinematography, acting, and the subtle layers of storytelling on screen. A lover of travel and the outdoors, Ritika often finds inspiration in nature, where she reflects on life’s rhythms. When not working, she can be found soaking in the serene glow of sunsets and reflecting on the intricate workings of the human heartRead More

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