What’s Arjun Rampal doing in Beirut?

Actor Arjun Rampal has ambitious plans for his lounge bar Lap that he opened in Delhi a year ago. Arjun, who is set to open the bar in Mumbai, nurtures plans of going global and will soon travel to Lebanon’s capital city Beirut to do a recee of the different places where he could launch his venture.

“I was waiting for the right time to expand Lap. As it is doing quite well in Delhi, I’m in a position to expand my business. Mumbai is next on the list and it is going as per plans but I’m really looking forward to going global. I will be going to Beirut to look up places where I can launch Lap. Most probably this will be the first overseas branch of the resto-bar. The plan to launch it in London and New York City is also on,” says Arjun.

So is he targeting the world cities because they have a strong liking for Indian cuisine and boast of a considerable huge diaspora?

Arjun says, “When I first thought of going global, I could not think of not opening in New York and London. I mean, it’s the place where you find all cuisines and a different Indian resto-bar would certainly be a hit I hope. I am actually targeting places where people love food and Beirut naturally came to my mind. It’s a great city that loves to party and enjoy different cuisines.” 

Talking about parties, Arjun definitely faced the music (along with wife Mehr Jessia) for his concept IPL Nights as Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni held it responsible for his team’s bad performance in the T20 World Cup. The concept has reportedly been scrapped from the next edition and Arjun also apparently faced the heat from the taxmen.

He says, “I don’t know what’s happening to the IPL and so I’m not in a position to say anything. But yes, I was unnecessarily dragged into a controversy which I definitely want to avoid. I don’t think I’m ready for any further stress,” he ends.