A video showing Shah Rukh Khan's son, Aryan Khan, allegedly displaying a middle-finger gesture at a Bengaluru pub on November 28, 2025, has gone viral, sparking widespread discussion and criticism on social media. The incident reportedly occurred at a popular pub within the Ashoknagar police station limits.
According to reports, Aryan Khan was in Bengaluru for a private event. Upon entering the pub, Aryan waved at the crowd, but then was seen making the offensive gesture towards onlookers. The video quickly spread across social media platforms, drawing strong reactions from users. Many criticized Aryan's behavior, calling it disrespectful, especially towards fans who were eager to see him. Some online users are demanding that the Bengaluru Police take action, arguing that an ordinary citizen would not be spared for making an obscene gesture in public.
At the time of the incident, Aryan Khan was accompanied by Zaid Khan, son of Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, and Mohammed Nalapad, son of BDA Chairman NA Harris. The presence of Nalapad has also drawn attention due to his involvement in a 2018 assault case where he was accused of assaulting a businessman, L. Vidwat, at a Bengaluru café. According to reports, the chargesheet from the 2018 incident included an abusive exchange attributed to Nalapad.
The incident has raised questions about whether Aryan Khan's celebrity status influenced the lack of an immediate response from the Karnataka Police. Some social media users have questioned why the police haven't responded, speculating that his status as Shah Rukh Khan's son might be a factor. Despite the Bengaluru Police Commissionerate having a dedicated unit to monitor objectionable viral videos, the incident appears to have been ignored, with no official statement issued as of yet.
This controversy surfaces shortly after Aryan Khan emerged from the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) case that began in 2021, which kept him in the spotlight for months. He was arrested in October 2021 following a raid on an alleged rave party on a cruise ship and was later granted bail after spending 25 days in jail.
The current controversy has become a widely discussed topic in Karnataka. While some argue that Aryan should apologize for his actions, others believe the online outrage is excessive. As the video continues to circulate, it remains to be seen whether authorities will respond to public demands for action.
This incident also comes amid Aryan Khan's involvement in a case filed by former NCB chief Sameer Wankhede, regarding the portrayal of Wankhede in Aryan's directorial debut series, The Bads of Bollywood.
