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Bengaluru Restaurant Barred Entry To Frido CEO & Ather Co-Founder “Because Of Wearing Slippers”

Sadly, many people have faced similar experiences in different Indian cities.

by Shreya Ghosh
Bengaluru Restaurant Barred Entry To Frido CEO & Ather Co-Founder “Because Of Wearing Slippers”

From restaurants to events, different places around us often follow specific dress codes. While these are not common in most regularly visited locations, special requirements and dress codes are usually specified to avoid any inconvenience for guests and visitors. Have you watched the recent viral video of an elder being denied entry at a multiplex in Bengaluru? The CEO of Frido reacted to the incident and shared his experience of being barred entry at a restaurant.

Frido CEO & Ather Co-Founder Were Barred Entry To A Bengaluru Restaurant

Taking to X, Ganesh Sonawane (@ganeshunwired) shared his experience of visiting a restaurant wearing slippers.

It was on July 16 when Fakeerappa, a farmer, visited a mall in Bengaluru. He joined his son to watch a movie at a multiplex at this swanky mall. Hailing from a village, his attire was like any other Indian traditional wear. The man headed there wearing a white shirt and a dhoti. Shockingly, he was barred from entering inside because of the clothes he chose to wear that day. According to multiple reports, the surprising incident took place at GT Mall.

The controversial episode became the talk of the town in no time and started making headlines everywhere. As a severe consequence, GT Mall is getting closed temporarily for denying entry to the farmer for wearing a simple shirt and dhoti.

Responding to a video of the incident shared by The Hindu, Ganesh Sonawane, Frido CEO and Founder, revealed how a restaurant in Bengaluru barred entry to him. He went to this unnamed restaurant in the Karnataka capital with Swapnil Jain, Ather Co-founder. The authorities denied entry to both of them. But why?

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The reason behind the restaurant stopping them from entering inside was slippers. Ganesh Sonawane shared they could not enter the place for wearing slippers instead of shoes.

Netizens Faced Similar Experiences

Reacting to Frido CEO’s response, X users shared incidents when staff of many places did not allow them to enter. From Mumbai to Hyderabad, people came across similar experiences in different Indian cities.

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Have you been denied entry to a restaurant before?

Cover Image Courtesy: Canva, X/ Ganesh Sonawane (@ganeshunwired)

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