Kalpika Ganesh, a Telugu actress, celebrated her birthday at a Hyderabad pub. The celebration turned sour due to a disagreement with the pub's management. Kalpika alleged disrespectful treatment and denial of a birthday cake. A video of the incident went viral, sparking mixed reactions online. Some criticized Kalpika for demanding free items. Others sympathized with her, condemning the alleged mistreatment.
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