Veteran TV actor Ram Kapoor has been removed from all promotional activities for his upcoming JioHotstar series Mistry, following allegations of sexually inappropriate and unprofessional comments during a recent press event.
The incident reportedly occurred during a media interaction in Mumbai on June 19, where Kapoor, known for his roles in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain and other popular TV shows, allegedly made sexually suggestive jokes and remarks that made multiple members of the press and the platform’s team uncomfortable. His co-star Mona Singh was also present during the interaction.
Alleged Remarks Spark Internal Action
Eyewitnesses claimed that Kapoor, while referring to his hectic promotional schedule, said he felt “gang-raped” — a comment made while a female journalist was setting up her microphone. The journalist reportedly confirmed the remark.
Later in the day, Kapoor allegedly made inappropriate comments about the attire of a female colleague, saying her clothes were “distracting.” Additional remarks reportedly included jokes about sex positions and a disturbing statement directed at a male colleague, saying his mother “should have faked a headache” to prevent his birth.
By June 20, the matter had reached JioHotstar’s senior leadership and HR department. After internal discussions and corroboration from multiple eyewitnesses, the platform took swift action, deciding to exclude Ram Kapoor from all future promotions of the show.
“The platform wants to distance itself from any behaviour that normalises workplace misconduct,” a JioHotstar insider told Mid-Day.
Mona Singh to Lead Promotions Alone
Going forward, Mona Singh will be the sole representative of the show during its promotional run. Kapoor will not appear in any press interactions, interviews, or public events related to Mistry.
About Mistry
Mistry is the Indian adaptation of the acclaimed American series Monk, which centers on a brilliant but neurotic detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Ram Kapoor plays Armaan Mistry, the titular sleuth, in what was expected to be a major comeback project. The series is scheduled to premiere on JioHotstar this Friday.
This development adds a serious layer of controversy to the show’s launch and raises important questions about accountability and professionalism in celebrity media conduct.
