Mumbai police have registered a case against Bollywood actor Sharad Kapoor following allegations of inappropriate behavior made by a 32-year-old woman. The incident reportedly took place earlier this week at Kapoor’s residence in Khar, according to authorities.
The woman alleged that Kapoor invited her to his house under the pretext of discussing a film shoot. During the meeting, he allegedly called her into his bedroom, misbehaved, and forcibly touched her, an official said. The complaint further claims that Kapoor sent her a WhatsApp message containing foul language after their encounter.
According to the police, the woman initially connected with Kapoor on Facebook and subsequently communicated with him through video calls. Based on her complaint, an FIR has been filed against Kapoor under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including:
- Section 354: Assault or use of criminal force with the intent to outrage a woman’s modesty
- Section 354A: Sexual harassment
- Section 509: Insulting the modesty of a woman through words, gestures, or actions
Authorities have confirmed that further investigation into the case is underway.
Kapoor, known for his role in the film Josh, has not yet made a public statement regarding the allegations.
Sources By Agencies
