Updated On: 22 September, 2025 06:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Aryan Khan’s Ba***ds of Bollywood is receiving praise but faces legal trouble. A scene shows Ranbir Kapoor vaping, allegedly violating e-cigarette laws. The NHRC has asked Mumbai Police to register a case against him, the producers, and Netflix

A still from ba***ds of Bollywood
Aryan Khan’s directorial debut Ba***ds of Bollywood is receiving rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. From its storyline and massy action to star-studded cameos, the series is making noise for all the right reasons. However, the series has now landed in legal trouble. A scene features actor Ranbir Kapoor in a cameo role in which he is seen smoking a vape. The National Human Rights Commission has registered a case.
The National Human Rights Commission has stepped in, asking Mumbai Police to register a case against Ranbir Kapoor, the show’s producers, and Netflix. They allege that the series promoted e-cigarettes in violation of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act, 2019. According to the complaint filed by activist Vinay Joshi, Ranbir was shown smoking an e-cigarette without a health warning or disclaimer, which he argued could influence young audiences and normalize banned substances.