TV actor Ram Kapoor has been removed from all promotional activities for his upcoming JioHotstar series Mistry following reports of inappropriate sexual comments made during a recent press interaction.
What Happened?
According to a Mid-Day Report, the incident happened on June 19 during a media event in Mumbai. Multiple people present, including journalists and streaming platform staff, said Ram Kapoor made several comments loaded with sexual innuendo. His remarks reportedly left the JioHotstar and PR teams deeply uncomfortable.
The Controversial Comments
Eyewitnesses say Kapoor used disturbing language, even joking about work pressure by saying he felt “gang-raped” — a comment made while a female journalist was setting up her mic. Later in the evening, he reportedly made comments about the clothes of female team members, referring to one dress as “distracting.”
That wasn’t all. He allegedly told a male staffer, “Your mother should’ve faked a headache; you shouldn’t have been born.” Other comments reportedly referenced sex positions, making the entire situation worse.
JioHotstar Responds Swiftly
The platform didn’t waste time. By June 20, JioHotstar’s senior leadership and HR were involved. After hearing the full details and speaking with eyewitnesses, they made the decision to cut Kapoor from all further promotional events for Mistry.
An insider told Mid-Day, “The leadership moved fast. They don’t want to be associated with behaviour that makes people feel unsafe at work.”
Mona Singh Now Leads Promotions Alone
Kapoor’s co-star Mona Singh will now handle all interviews and promotional activities alone. She was present during the controversial interaction but hasn’t publicly commented yet.
About the Show
Mistry, based on the American show Monk, features Ram Kapoor as Armaan Mistry, a quirky detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s set to release this Friday on JioHotstar.
Ram Kapoor has been a popular face on Indian television for decades, best known for Bade Achhe Lagte Hain. But as times change, so does public accountability. Inappropriate jokes — especially those that trivialize assault or objectify women — aren’t just “bad humor” anymore. They’re dealbreakers.
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