Josh Actor Sharad Kapoor Booked In Sexual Harassment Case In Mumbai
Mumbai: Maharashtra Police has registered a case against Bollywood actor Sharad Kapoor for alleged misbehaviour with a 32-year-old woman. Reports said the victim alleged that the actor had called her to his house, during which he tried to misbehave with her, and also forcibly touched her inappropriately. However, the actor, who is currently in New York, while talking to Indian Express, denied the allegations and said he was not present in the country during the alleged incident, however confirmed that he has met the woman once. He said that he never did such a wrong thing and never imagined doing something like that.
News agency ANI reported that Khar Police have filed a case against him under sections 74, 75, and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). The actor has been summoned for questioning regarding the allegations made against him. Reacting to this, Sharad Kapoor said that his representative will respond to the police notice.
According to the FIR by the Khar police, on 26 November, the woman received a video call from actor Sharad Kapoor, who claimed to have seen her profiles on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. He, according to the FIR, then expressed interest in collaborating with her and invited her to his office to discuss work. They exchanged phone numbers, and Kapoor shared his address along with a Google Maps location.
That evening, the woman arrived at the address but discovered it was Kapoor’s residence, not his office. A housekeeper opened the door, and Kapoor called her directly to his bedroom.
“When I reached the bedroom door, I saw he was completely naked. I stepped back and asked him to dress. I told him I wasn’t comfortable speaking while he was undressed, but he insisted, saying, ‘Please come, hug me, and kiss me.’ I refused,” she stated in her complaint. The woman alleges Kapoor then hugged and groped her, prompting her to flee.
Later, Kapoor allegedly sent her obscene material and abusive messages on WhatsApp, including a voice note claiming the material was related to his girlfriend.
Kapoor has been booked under sections related to outraging a woman’s modesty and sexual harassment. No arrest has been made yet, and the offence carries a sentence of less than seven years.
Sharad Kapoor is an Indian actor known for his contributions to Bollywood cinema, particularly during the 1990s and early 2000s. Kapoor’s breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed film Josh (2000), where he played Prakash, the antagonist to Shah Rukh Khan’s Max Dias. His portrayal of the cunning and vengeful gang leader was lauded for its intensity and depth, cementing his reputation as a capable actor in negative roles.
Apart from Josh, Sharad Kapoor has appeared in several other notable films, including Lakshya (2004), Jeet (1996), and Dastak (1996). While he often found himself in supporting roles, his impactful screen presence and dedication to his craft earned him respect in the industry. He has also ventured into regional cinema and television, demonstrating his adaptability as a performer.
