Actor Varun Dhawan recently made headlines after Mumbai metro authorities raised safety concerns after the actor was seen hanging from grab handles inside a coach. The video was shared by the Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited on X along with a warning and safe travel guidelines. The video was posted on Monday. However, the authorities pulled down the video on Tuesday.
Varun Dhawan issues clarification
On Tuesday, Varun Dhawan`s team issued a statement on the matter and clarified that the actor was not fined by the authorities. They also revealed that the authorities have taken down the earlier post. “We would like to address the recent reports regarding Varun Dhawan and the Mumbai Metro. We wish to clarify that no fine or penalty of any kind has been issued to Varun. The earlier post by the authorities has been taken down, and we appreciate their cooperation in clearing up this misunderstanding. Varun has the utmost respect for the city`s rules and the Metro department’s efforts. We are happy to confirm that there are no pending issues, and we thank the media for sharing this accurate update.
About Varun Dhawan`s metro ride
Dhawan was apparently doing pull-ups by holding grab handles inside a metro coach, while a fellow passenger imitates him as others looked on. The actor took a metro ride to visit a theatre that was playing his recently released film Border 2.
In the now deleted post, MMMOCL said grab handles inside metro coaches are meant only for support and not for hanging, cautioning that such behaviour poses safety risks to passengers and may cause damage to public property.
“We get it, it is cool to hang out with friends inside our metros, but those grab handles are not for hanging,” the operator said.
Acts causing nuisance or damage to metro property are punishable under the Metro Railways (Operations and Maintenance) Act, 2002, with penalties and even imprisonment depending on the gravity of the offence, the MMMOCL added.
The metro operator urged commuters to travel responsibly and follow safety norms on the Maha Mumbai Metro.
“So folks, hang out, but don`t hang in there. Travel responsibly on Maha Mumbai Metro,” the MMOCL said.
