Ranbir Kapoor Under Fire For Controversial Vaping Scene In Aryan Khan’s Debut Show, NHRC Demands FIR Against Actor

The National Human Rights Commission has urged the Mumbai Police to file an FIR against the actor and Netflix, alleging a violation of the ban on e-cigarettes. The controversy has sparked a debate as a high-profile star, set to play a revered deity, faces legal scrutiny for promoting a banned substance.

September 22, 2025: In a new development surrounding Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, The Ba*ds of Bollywood, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for legal action against actor Ranbir Kapoor and the show’s producers over a controversial vaping scene. The NHRC has urged the Mumbai Police to register an FIR, citing a violation of the Prohibition of Electric Cigarettes Act, 2019.

The complaint, filed by activist Vinay Joshi, alleges that a scene featuring Ranbir Kapoor using an e-cigarette was shown without any on-screen warning or disclaimer. According to the complaint, the depiction could “mislead or negatively influence young viewers” and promote the use of a substance that is banned in India.

The NHRC has officially written to the Mumbai Police Commissioner, asking for an investigation and the registration of a case against Ranbir Kapoor, the show’s producers, and the streaming platform, Netflix.

The human rights body has also issued a notice to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, urging them to take action against content that could have a negative impact on the youth. As of now, neither Netflix nor Ranbir Kapoor’s team has released a public statement on the matter.