Bengaluru: Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, is under scrutiny after allegedly making an offensive hand gesture at a pub in Bengaluru on November 28, 2025. The incident has prompted a legal complaint, although friends and colleagues are defending Aryan’s intentions.
Zaid Khan Steps In to Clarify
Actor Zaid Khan, son of politician Zameer Ahmed, has publicly defended Aryan, stating the gesture was directed at Aryan’s manager and not the crowd. In an interview with TV9 Kannada, Zaid explained:
“I have known Aryan Khan for many years. We both learned acting at the same place. He had messaged me that he was coming to Bengaluru. So we went to an opening ceremony. There were more people there than we thought… Then we went to the balcony to see what happened. Then he showed Aryan to his friend-cum-manager. He didn’t show it to the people.”
Zaid emphasized that Aryan was not being disrespectful to anyone present and that the gesture was misinterpreted.
Legal Action Initiated
Following the incident, advocate Owaiz Hussain S, a resident of Sankey Road, filed complaints with:
- DGP of Karnataka
- Bengaluru City Police Commissioner
- DCP (Central Division)
- Inspector of Cubbon Park Police Station
- Karnataka State Women’s Commission
The complaint alleged that several women at the pub felt insulted by Aryan’s gesture, sparking public concern.
Aryan Khan’s Professional Work
On the professional front, Aryan recently made his directorial debut with the Netflix series The Ba*ds of Bollywood**, featuring actors Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bamba, and Bobby Deol in key roles. The series also included cameos from Bollywood heavyweights Aamir Khan, SS Rajamouli, Emraan Hashmi, Ranveer Singh, and Salman Khan.
Produced by Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, the series premiered on September 18, 2025, receiving attention for its fresh take on Bollywood narratives.
Public Reaction and Next Steps
While legal proceedings are ongoing, Aryan’s friends, including Zaid Khan, have stepped forward to clarify the situation, urging media and fans to avoid misinterpretation. The incident highlights the scrutiny celebrities face in public spaces and the importance of context in reporting.
