US EditionRanbir Kapoor’s Vape Scene Sparks NHRC Action Against Aryan Khan’s 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' - The Statesman
The National Human Rights Commission has ordered an investigation into the depiction of banned e-cigarettes without health warnings in a popular Netflix series, citing legal violations under the 2019 Act.
- On September 22, 2025, a notice was issued by the human rights regulatory body regarding a scene in Aryan Khan's Netflix series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' that depicts Ranbir Kapoor vaping.
- The notice arose from a complaint claiming the scene violated India's 2019 Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act by depicting banned e-cigarette use without statutory warnings.
- The NHRC has directed the Mumbai Police and the relevant government department to look into whether the platform and the show's creators violated any regulations and to provide a report on the actions taken.
- Priyank Kanoongo, a member of the NHRC, stated they have requested the Mumbai Police Commissioner to initiate legal proceedings involving Ranbir Kapoor, the production team, and Netflix for allegedly encouraging e-cigarette use among youth.
- This case has intensified debate over digital content creators' accountability and the responsibility of streaming platforms toward youth and legal compliance in India.
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