Bengaluru: A controversial video allegedly featuring Aryan Khan at a Bengaluru pub has triggered public debate and prompted a preliminary police probe after a local lawyer filed a complaint demanding an FIR. The footage, which circulated widely online, reportedly shows him making a hand gesture considered objectionable by some viewers.
Viral video sparks backlash
The clip, said to be recorded on November 28 at a pub under the Ashoknagar Police Station limits, shows Aryan in the company of acquaintances, including Zaid Khan and Mohammad Nalpad, according to multiple media reports. The video surfaced online shortly after the gathering and drew immediate backlash from sections of the public who argued that the gesture was inappropriate inside a family-friendly venue.
Complaint demands FIR for “public indecency”
Following the controversy, a local lawyer submitted a formal complaint, alleging that the gesture amounted to public indecency and insulting the modesty of women present at the establishment. The complainant argued that celebrities should be held accountable for behaviour displayed in public spaces, particularly when families and minors might be present.
Authorities have confirmed that they are currently reviewing CCTV footage, verifying the authenticity of the viral clip, and recording statements from pub staff as part of the preliminary inquiry.
Police begin preliminary investigation
A senior police officer said the matter is being examined under public-decency and public-order statutes. Whether the complaint will escalate into a formal FIR depends on the findings of the initial review.
If the video is authenticated and deemed to fall under actionable sections of the law, a case may be registered. If not, officials may close the matter as a private misdemeanour with no prosecutable offence.
Context: Aryan Khan’s earlier legal controversy
The incident comes three years after Aryan’s high-profile 2021 arrest by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) during a cruise-ship raid. He was later granted bail and was not convicted, but the case remains a prominent reference point in public discussions about him.
The resurfacing of his past legal troubles alongside the current pub-video controversy has led to intense public commentary, although no link exists between the two incidents.
Public reactions remain divided
The viral video has sharply polarised public opinion. Critics argue that the gesture was disrespectful and insensitive, demanding that authorities act promptly. Supporters, however, claim the incident is being exaggerated, describing it as a moment of youthful exuberance blown out of proportion.
Social-media discussions continue to grow, with many calling for restraint and caution until the police conclude their investigation.
Conclusion
With the preliminary probe underway, Bengaluru Police are expected to decide soon whether the video warrants criminal charges or should be dismissed as a minor lapse in judgement. For now, the matter remains under review, and public debate shows no signs of slowing.