Aryan Khan, who recently made his directorial debut this year, has once again found himself in legal trouble after a Bengaluru-based lawyer filed a police complaint seeking the registration of an FIR against Shah Rukh Khan`s son. The complaint claimed that Aryan made an obscene gesture (flashing the middle finger) during a public appearance. The incident reportedly occurred on November 28 at a promotional event held at a city pub.
Complaint filed against Aryan Khan
Advocate Owaiz Hussain S, a resident of Sankey Road, has submitted a complaint to the DG&IGP, the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, the DCP (Central Division), the Inspector of Cubbon Park Police Station, and the Karnataka State Women’s Commission. In his complaint. Owaiz alleged that several women were present at the venue and Aryan`s act “insulted their modesty,” invoking provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
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
He also accused Shah Rukh Khan`s son of causing “public discomfort, embarrassment and emotional distress,” while adding that the incident portrays Bengaluru in a poor light as a “safe and dignified public environment.”
According to Hakay Akshay Machhindra, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Division), Bengaluru has launched a suo motu investigation based on social media posts as well as the CCTV evidence from the pub premises. The investigation is currently being conducted under Section 173 B of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Aryan Khan`s viral video
The video that went viral on the internet shows the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan entering a Bengaluru pub along with Kannada actor Zaid Khan, son of Minister for Housing and Waqf Zameer Ahmad Khan, and Congress leader Mohammad Nalpad, son of senior Congress MLA N.A. Haris. Aryan Khan is seen waving cheerfully at the crowd for some time, when he allegedly showed his middle finger to the onlookers.
As the video went viral on social media, the alleged rude behaviour of the son of a Bollywood superstar has triggered widespread discussion. As per the police sources, the incident occurred on November 28 at a popular pub located within the Ashoknagar police station limits in Bengaluru. Despite the Bengaluru Police Commissionerate having a dedicated unit to monitor objectionable viral videos, the incident was ignored until the media reported it.
In cases involving ordinary citizens, police usually track down the source of such videos or identify the individuals seen in them, ensure the content is removed, and take appropriate action depending on the severity of the incident.
Aryan Khan was in Bengaluru for an event to promote his brand. He met fans and actors Zaid Khan and Dhanya Ramkumar. Another video of Aryan Khan had also gone viral. It showed him stepping out on a balcony at the venue and greeting the fans who were present there with a wave.
(With inputs from IANS)
