Actor Ram Kapoor has been removed from promotional activities for his upcoming web series, "Mistry," following allegations of inappropriate and offensive remarks made during a media interaction. The decision was made by senior executives at JioHotstar, the streaming platform hosting the series, after complaints from staff members regarding Kapoor's behavior at a promotional event held at JW Marriott in Juhu on June 19, 2025.

According to reports, Kapoor, while seated alongside his "Mistry" co-star Mona Singh and JioHotstar executives, made comments with sexual undertones that made members of the team uncomfortable. One source stated that Kapoor referred to the work pressure as feeling "gang-raped," a remark he made while a journalist was setting up her microphone. This comment, among others, was deemed highly inappropriate and unprofessional. The journalist present reportedly corroborated the incident.

Further reports indicate that Kapoor made off-color remarks about the outfits and families of JioHotstar and public relations team members. One executive recalled Kapoor commenting on a colleague's dress, saying, "The clothes are distracting," referring to its length. Another staff member shared that Kapoor told a male colleague that his mother should have faked a headache to prevent his birth and made references to sex positions.

The impact of Kapoor's comments wasn't immediately apparent, but as the evening progressed, staff members began to recount the offensive remarks. The following morning, June 20, the incidents were brought to the attention of JioHotstar's senior leadership. After internal discussions with the HR team, it was decided that Kapoor would be dropped from all further promotional activities for "Mistry."

JioHotstar has prioritized workplace dignity and safety, appointing co-star Mona Singh to handle ongoing promotions. The platform seeks to distance itself from any behavior that normalizes workplace misconduct and aims to reinforce its workplace code of conduct. An insider revealed, "This workplace prioritizes dignity and safety. After a complaint was formally raised and the incidents corroborated by eyewitnesses, the leadership moved promptly. The platform wants to distance itself from any behavior that normalizes workplace misconduct."

"Mistry," a mystery dramedy featuring Ram Kapoor, Mona Singh, Shikha Talsania, and others, is scheduled to release on June 27, 2025, on JioHotstar. As of now, Ram Kapoor has not reacted to the controversy.