Actor Ram Kapoor removed from Mistry promotions after making sexually inappropriate remarks; controversy erupts over actor’s offensive comment

CJ Desk

Ahead of the release of his upcoming mystery dramedy Mistry, actor Ram Kapoor has reportedly been removed from all promotional activities related to the series. The decision was taken by the senior leadership at JioHotstar, the OTT platform hosting the show, following allegations that the actor made ‘sexually inappropriate’ and unprofessional remarks during a media interaction. 

What eyewitnesses said

According to a report in Midday, eyewitnesses claim that Ram, while seated with Mistry co-star Mona Singh and JioHotstar executives during the media interactions, made repeated comments laced with sexual innuendo that created discomfort among team members and the media. “He had back-to-back interviews that day. Referring to the work pressure at one point, he said he feels ‘gang-raped’. This remark was made while one journalist was setting up her mic,” a JioHotstar insider told the news publication. The journalist present at the time has reportedly confirmed the incident.