Overview

• Kapoor was removed from all Mistry publicity after likening press interviews to being “gang-raped by elephants,” referencing sexual positions and objectifying crew members at a JW Marriott event
• On June 25 he publicly admitted guilt for the remarks, apologised to anyone offended and described the incident as a lesson learned from his ‘bindass’ behaviour
• The series debuted on June 27 with co-star Mona Singh taking the lead on promotional activities in Kapoor’s absence
• JioHotstar has introduced mandatory gender sensitivity workshops for its marketing and production staff to reinforce workplace conduct standards
• Industry peers such as Sudhanshu Pandey have condemned Kapoor’s comments as evidence of mental instability and offered apologies to women on behalf of the television fraternity