- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:47 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mistry, a web series starring Ram Kapoor in the lead role, is set to premiere on JioHotstar on June 27, 2025. The series is an official Indian adaptation of the popular American show Monk. However, reports indicate that JioHotstar executives have excluded Ram Kapoor from the promotional activities leading up to the release. This decision follows allegations that the actor made ‘sexually inappropriate’ remarks during a media interaction on Thursday.
Ram Kapoor, according to a report in Mid-Day, was sitting alongside co-star Mona Singh and JioHotstar executives and made lewd comments with sexual slurs that left the team members uncomfortable. “The tone and content of his jokes were unprofessional. He had back-to-back interviews that day. Referring to the work pressure at one point, he said he feels gang-raped. This remark was made while one journalist was setting up her mic,” the report stated.
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Meanwhile, following the same evening, Ram Kapoor also passed inappropriate remarks about the outfits and families of the JioHotstar and public relations’ team members. One of the executives reportedly revealed, “He looked at my colleague’s dress and, referring to its length, said, ‘The clothes are distracting.’”
While sharing more details about Bade Achche Lagte Hain actor’s unpleasant comments, the report quoted a staff member's comment who said, “It didn’t hit immediately, but when it did later that evening, we started recounting the number of offensive things he said. He told one of our male colleagues that his mother should have faked a headache and he shouldn’t have been born. He made references to sex positions.”
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Reports further indicate that JioHotstar seniors, following an internal discussion with the HR team, have decided to exclude Ram Kapoor from promotional activities. “This workplace prioritises 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 behaviour that normalises workplace misconduct. The interviews are being solely held with Mona,” the report revealed.
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About The Mistry Web Series
Meanwhile, the trailer of the web series was unveiled on the 9th of June, and it introduces viewers to Armaan Mistry, a detective who lives with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) but turns it into his biggest strength. His unique way of thinking and deep attention to detail help him solve even the most difficult crimes. The trailer shows Mistry tackling complex investigations while dealing with everyday struggles caused by his condition. It also features Mona Singh as police officer Sehmat and Shikha Talsania as assistant Sharanya, aiming to offer a fresh and localised perspective on the crime genre.