Top News

Recently superstar Shah Rukh Khans son Aryan Khan found himself at the center of public outrage when a video from a Bengaluru pub showed him making an offensive gesture one that many consider disrespectful. The video sparked immediate backlash online and renewed debate over celebrity conduct in public places. What has happened? The video reportedly dates to November 28 when Aryan visited a pub in Bengaluru under the jurisdiction of the Ashoknagar police station. In the footage he is seen at first waving to the crowd then at some point giving a middle‑finger gesture to onlookers. He wasn’t alone also present were his friends including Nalpad (son of a local MLA) and Zaid Khan (son of a state minister). As the video went viral many viewers on social media criticized his conduct and demanded action from the local police. Some questioned whether the celebrity status of the person involved was influencing whether authorities would respond. Actor #ShahRukhKhan’s son #AryanKhan recently visited #Bengaluru. He had come to the city for a private event but ended up causing controversy. Fans had gathered at a pub to see him and during this time he showed his middle finger in public. A video of the incident has gone… pic.twitter.com/HfRIgrLapK — Hate Detector (@HateDetectors) December 4 2025 The reaction of netizens The gesture is widely seen as offensive and disrespectful in public settings especially when it’s made by a public figure. For many the incident reflects a lack of respect toward ordinary persons present at the pub including fans and bystanders. With prominent names involved what might otherwise be a private misconduct quickly turned into a public matter. Critics have called for the police to step in pointing out that ignoring such behaviour could set a wrong precedent that celebrities are above the law. The outrage has revived debates over accountability privilege and fairness in treatment of public‑figure misconduct. About Aryan Khan Aryan Khan first came under intense public and media scrutiny in October 2021 when he was arrested during a high-profile drug-related investigation by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). The case linked to a cruise party attracted nationwide attention with constant news coverage debates and social media discussions about celebrity influence youth culture and legal accountability. Aryan spent several weeks in judicial custody before being granted bail and the legal proceedings continued to keep him in the spotlight. Although he was eventually cleared of wrongdoing the case significantly impacted public perception framing him as a figure whose personal actions are closely monitored and this history has made subsequent controversies such as the Bengaluru pub incident draw sharper criticism.