Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, premiered on Netflix on September 18 and is being massively loved by the industry as well as the normal public. The satirical action comedy drama features several cameos such as Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, SS Rajamouli and more. The show’s 21 celebrity cameos also includes stars like Karan Johar, Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh also making appearances.
While the show is being loved, it is now making the headlines as the show’s finale episode features RK vaping during his brief appearance that included a punchy exchange with KJo. Scroll below to know all about the scene and why the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is demanding action against the actor and the show’s makers.
NHRC Demands Action Against Ranbir Kapoor Over The Ba***ds Of Bollywood’s Vaping Scene
In the 7th episode, Ranbir Kapoor is seen playing himself when Karan Johar introduces him to Anya Singh’s Sanya as his potential manager. RK is seen casually strolling into Johar’s office saying, “F*ck all jacket, Karan” to which the filmmaker replies “Oh, f*ck you too.” In the very next scene, he asks Anya’s character for a vape. This scene has now led to the NHRC demanding legal against Ranbir, Netflix and the show’s maker/producer, Gauri Khan.
As per a report, the National Human Rights Commission has asked the Mumbai Police to register a case against Ranbir Kapoor, the show’s producers – Gauri Khan and Netflix over the actor vaping/promoting e-cigarettes. For the unversed, vaping on-screen is a violation of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019. According to the complaint filed by activist Vinay Joshi, Ranbir was shown vaping without a health warning or disclaimer, which he argued could influence young audiences and normalise banned substances.
The complaint further accused the show of spreading irresponsible content that undermines public health and law enforcement while glorifying illegal products. The NHRC has also issued notices to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to take immediate action against. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Police Commissioner has reportedly also been asked to investigate the supply chains of e-cigarettes, and submit a report within two weeks.
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