Bigg Boss 18 contestant and Bollywood actress Kashish Kapoor is currently in the headlines due to a designer dispute. Recently, Mumbai-based designer Smita Srinivas accused Kashish Kapoor of fraud amounting to ₹80,000 and damaging a gown.
Entertainment: Bigg Boss 18 contestant Kashish Kapoor has been accused of fraud amounting to ₹80,000 by Mumbai-based designer Smita Srinivas. The designer claims that Kashish allegedly took a gown from her to wear, but returned it in a damaged condition, rendering it unusable. Smita stated in a social media post that the gown was wet and covered in dust. She also mentioned that the gown was requested for a collaboration but was returned ruined. She has also demanded compensation.
Following this accusation, Kashish Kapoor's team has filed a defamation case against the designer. Additionally, Kashish had blocked the designer on Instagram.
Beginning of the Controversy
The matter began when Smita Srinivas shared a post on her Instagram account. In it, she claimed that Kashish Kapoor returned a gown worth ₹85,000 given to her in a condition that made it impossible to wear or use. The designer also stated that the gown was wet and dusty and had been ruined.
Smita further stated that she had given Kashish Kapoor the option to either purchase the gown or provide compensation. However, Kashish initially stalled on the matter and later blocked the designer on Instagram.
Legal Action from Kashish Kapoor's Side
As the controversy escalated, Kashish Kapoor's team has now filed a defamation case against designer Smita Srinivas. According to sources, the case has been filed by Dot Media Agency on behalf of the actress. The agency claims that the designer deliberately leaked the personal contact details of two female employees, putting their safety and privacy at risk.
The agency states that this matter has also damaged their reputation. Furthermore, according to the team, action had already been taken against the responsible individual in the internal process.
Collaboration Dispute Between Designer and Kashish Kapoor
Smita Srinivas also stated on social media that it took her several days to make the gown, and its cost was ₹85,000. Despite this, the gown was given to Kashish Kapoor for only ₹40,000. The designer alleged that the condition of the gown was so bad that it could not be reused. This incident has also caused a stir on social media. Many people from the fashion and Bollywood industries are reacting to this controversy.
Legal experts say that a defamation case is a serious matter, especially when personal information is shared on social media. If it is proven in court that the designer deliberately shared false information, she could face severe penalties.
