Mumbai: Celebrities sometimes forget that their off-screen activities can at times not only cause physical harm to diehard fans, but also damage public property.
Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan has now been called out by the Mumbai Metro authorities for performing pull-ups inside a metro coach, following the success of his recently released film ‘Border 2’.
The Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Limited (MMMOCL) took to their X handle on Monday, describing the stunt as a “punishable act under the sections relating to causing nuisance and/or damage to property given in the Metro Railways (Operations and Maintenance) Act, 2002”.
“This video should have come with a disclaimer like the ones in your action movies, Varun Dhawan – Do Not Try This On Maha Mumbai Metro. We get it, it is cool to hang out with friends inside our metros, but those grab handles are not for hanging. Acts like these are punishable under the sections relating to causing nuisance and/or damage to property given in the Metro Railways (Operations and Maintenance) Act, 2002, attracting penalties and even imprisonment depending on the gravity of the offence. So, folks, hang out, but don’t hang in there. Travel responsibly on Maha Mumbai Metro,” MMMOCL wrote, sharing a video of Dhawan performing pull-ups inside the metro, as reported by ANI.
Metro officials have said that the grab handles are designed to bear only a certain level of stress and are extremely important for passengers, particularly when trains are crowded.
While the actor has not reacted to the MMMOCL posts as yet, he recently expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming response of his fans towards ‘Border 2’ in which he has played the role of an Indian Army soldier.
Taking to his Instagram handle, Varun Dhawan shared a photo of Ahan Shetty and Sunny Deol, who were seen taking a selfie with the fans standing beside them. Hundreds of fans appeared to be flashing lights from their phones, making the moment extremely special for the actors.
Considering the film to be one of the milestones of his career, Varun Dhawan extended his heartfelt “thanks” towards the makers who provided him the opportunity to star in ‘Border 2’ and fans who appreciated his performance in the film.
