Ranbir Kapoor vape scene: Bollywood glitz is facing an unusual storm as Aryan Khan’s Netflix series, ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’, comes under the scanner for a controversial scene featuring superstar Ranbir Kapoor. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked Mumbai Police to launch an investigation against Ranbir, the show’s producers, and Netflix itself. The reason? An e-cigarette scene that allegedly breaks India’s Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019.
In the disputed sequence, Ranbir Kapoor is puffing on an e-cigarette. There is no any on-screen warning or disclaimer. Vinay Joshi, the complainant, argued that such depiction could mislead young viewers, in addition to normalising the use of banned substances.
According to him, streaming the scene openly on a popular platform sends the wrong message about illegal activities, public health, and morality.
The NHRC has also issued a notice to the Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, urging swift action to restrict content that may negatively influence the youth.
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Meanwhile, Mumbai Police have been instructed to probe the manufacturers and importers of e-cigarettes, with a report expected within two weeks.
Aryan Khan’s web series has been in the spotlight for its storyline and star-studded cast. ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ follows the journey of a young man from Delhi who is full of determination to make a space for himself in cutthroat world of Bollywood.
Across seven episodes, the show dives into the challenges he faces. He experiences the politics, power plays, and glittering yet unforgiving nature of the Hindi film industry.
The series also features Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bamba, Anya Singh, Bobby Deol, Mona Singh, and Manoj Pahwa.
Netflix has not yet publicly responded to the NHRC’s notice.