Mumbai Metro warns commuters after Varun Dhawan's 'pull-ups' video goes viral

The Maha Mumbai Metro on Monday issued a public warning after a video of Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan doing pullups inside a metro coach went viral on social mediaThe video shows the actor hanging from the grab handles inside the train which are meant for passenger supportReacting to the video Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd MMMOCL shared the video of the actor warned commuters on X tagging the actorThe post said the video should have carried a disclaimer similar to those seen in action films warning people not to copy the actThe metro authority stated clearly that the grab handles are not designed for hanging or exercising even if it looks fun or ldquocoolrdquo on cameraThis video should have come with a disclaimer like the ones in your action movies Varun_dvn Do Not Try This On Maha Mumbai MetroWe get it it is cool to hang out with friends inside our metros but those grab handles are not for hanging Acts like these are punishablehellip pictwittercomXiCP8OF8wTmdash Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd MMMOCL_Official January 26 2026Acts can lead to penaltiesMMMOCL reminded commuters that such behaviour is not just unsafe but also illegalAccording to the Metro Railways Operations and Maintenance Act 2002 acts that cause nuisance or damage to metro property can attract penalties In serious cases this may even lead to imprisonment depending on the severity of the offenceMessage to commutersThe metro authority ended its post with a clear message to the public While socialising and enjoying metro travel is fine unsafe behaviour should be avoidedldquoSo folks hang out but donrsquot hang in there Travel responsibly on Maha Mumbai Metrordquo the post concludedNetizens reactSocial media users reacted strongly after Mumbai Metro issued a warning over a viral video showing actor Varun Dhawan doing pullups inside a metro coachMany netizens supported the metro authority saying public transport rules must be followed by everyone including celebrities Several users praised Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd for calling out unsafe behaviour and setting an example for commutersA prominent citizens group of suburban Mumbai Andheri Lokhandwala Oshiwara Citizens Association ALOCA wrote on X Yes damaging public property should be punishable without any leniency This video will act like a deterrence for people who were trying to ape the actorsYes damaging public property should be punishable without any leniency This video will act like a deterrence for people who were trying to ape the actorsmdash ANDHERI LOKHANDWALA OSHIWARA CITIZENS ASSOCIATION AndheriLOCA January 26 2026Another user wrote on X Whats stopping you from slapping a fine on him if its punishable Why are actors getting the leeway Is it because they are actors Slap a fine right nowWhats stopping you from slapping a fine on him if its punishable Why are actors getting the leeway Is it because they are actors Slap a fine right now if you dont differentiate between common man and a film starmdash Rahul myopicvisionary January 26 2026