Depp spent the cash at Varanasi, the popular Indian restaurant on Broad Street, which he rented out solely to have dinner with his close friend Beck, his crew and bodyguards. Depp is currently on a tour of the UK with his friend Beck. The luxury 20,000-square-foot restaurant closed its doors to the public so that it could host the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star on Sunday evening.
Depp, who was recently awarded $15 million (a little over Rs 116 crore) in damages from ex-wife Amber Heard After winning the defamation case, she ate a sit-down meal for dessert with Sheesh Kebab, Chicken Tikka, Marinated King Prawn, and Vegetable Samosas, followed by Lamb Karahi, Chicken Tikka Masala, King Prawn Bhuna and Raspberry Cheesecake and Panna Cottage enjoyed.
Mohammed Hussain, the British-Bangladeshi operations director of the restaurant that opened six years ago, told TOI that a total of 22 people had come to order the banquet menu.
He said the group had champagne, cocktails and red and white wine and Bollywood music playing in the background. “We were not told the reason for the incident. All we knew was that he was on tour and was staying at a hotel in Birmingham and wanted to eat at a restaurant. They rented out the entire restaurant,” he said. He did not confirm the cost of the meal and said it was in line with Depp’s requirements, but local media estimated the figure at £50,000 (Rs 48 million). Hussein confirmed that Depp made generous suggestions.
This isn’t the first time the restaurant has hosted A-listers. The Indian cricket team and Bollywood stars like Gulshan Grover have also dined there. “He was at the restaurant for five hours and he was really relaxed, courteous and friendly. My three daughters spent time with him and so did my staff members. He hugged us and made everyone feel a part of it. We The court did not discuss the case. We congratulated him on his victory,” said Hussain.