Bengaluru police have visited a pub and questioned its manager regarding a purported video of actor and director Aryan Khan, which allegedly shows him making an obscene gesture.
The video, reportedly recorded at a Bengaluru pub, went viral on social media shortly after it surfaced. Following its circulation, officials inspected the pub, reviewed CCTV footage, and sought information about Aryan Khan’s behavior from the manager.
Investigation Process
Police are set to decide whether to register a suo motu case based on the report from the team who visited the venue, according to directives from senior officials.
The controversial video depicts Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, arriving at the pub with Kannada actor Zaid Khan, son of Minister for Housing and Waqf Zameer Ahmad Khan, and Congress leader Mohammad Nalpad, son of senior Congress MLA N.A. Haris. Upon entering, Aryan is seen cheerfully waving to the crowd. However, he is also allegedly shown giving the middle finger to onlookers.
This incident has sparked widespread discussion, primarily due to the alleged inappropriate behavior of Aryan Khan.
Details of the Incident
According to police sources, the incident took place on November 28 in a well-known pub situated within the Ashoknagar police station limits. Although the Bengaluru Police Commissionerate has a dedicated unit for monitoring objectionable viral content, this specific case was overlooked until media reports brought it to light.
In similar situations involving ordinary citizens, police typically trace the origin of such videos and identify individuals captured in them, ensuring content removal and taking necessary actions based on the incident’s severity.
Aryan Khan’s Visit to Bengaluru
More information regarding the situation is pending, and the police have yet to provide an official statement. Aryan Khan was in Bengaluru for an event promoting his brand, where he interacted with fans and met actors Zaid Khan and Dhanya Ramkumar.
Several other videos of Aryan Khan also gained traction online, including one where he greeted fans from a balcony and another showcasing him exiting a car surrounded by heavy security while acknowledging his supporters.
Known as an Indian entrepreneur and filmmaker, Aryan Khan is the eldest son of producer Gauri Khan. He pursued film-making after graduating from the University of Southern California.
In a notable past incident, Aryan was arrested on October 3, 2021, along with six others by the Narcotics Control Bureau during a raid on an alleged rave party on a cruise ship. After spending 25 days in Mumbai Central Prison and being denied bail four times, he was finally granted bail on October 28, 2021.