Hirani, founder of fast-food chain 'Tiffinbites', had filed a lawsuit in the tribunal claiming more than 1.5 million pounds on grounds of unfair dismissal, alleging that he was forced out of the group to make way for the Bollywood actress.

However, the tribunal found that Hirani had not been "constructively dismissed" and should have only the "modest holiday pay which Shetty's restaurant group has already agreed."

The tribunal ruled that the employers had "reasonable and proper cause for their actions" concerning the suspension of Hirani.

"I am pleased with the tribunal's decision which was never in doubt in Raj's and my mind," the 34-year-old actress said in a statement.