Son of owner of popular eatery in Ludhiana shot dead at birthday party. Rahul Sharma, the 34-year-old son of Kuldeep Sharma, who owns the popular 'Pandit ji Kulche Chole' in Ludhiana, was shot dead at a birthday party on Wednesday. The party was happening on the terrace of Rahul's friend's house. "It was a crime of passion committed during an argument when 8-10 men got together to celebrate a birthday," police said.