FIR filed against Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone over faulty vehicles, read to know more

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone

Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone have landed themselves in an legal controversy. An FIR has been registered against the two actors in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, in a connection with an alleged fraud case involving Hyundai cars.

The complaint was filed by local resident Kirti Singh, he claimed that the Hyundai vehicle he purchased had technical defects from day one. Despite many complaints, Kirti Singh alleges the company failed to resolve his issue. What makes this case unusual is that Singh says he was influenced by the brand’s star studded advertisements featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.

Following a private complaint in Bharatpur’s CJM Court No. 2, the court directed the Mathura Gate Police Station to file an FIR. Acting on the court order, police now has booked the case under Section 420 (cheating) and other relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. While, the Investigations are now underway.

Shah Rukh Khan has been the face of Hyundai India since 1998, launching several cars including the Hyundai Ioniq 5 at Auto Expo 2023. Deepika Padukone joined as a Hyundai brand ambassador in December 2023, with both stars recently appearing in a campaign for the 2024 Hyundai Creta.

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Under the Indian law, brand ambassadors can be held accountable if a product they endorse is found to be misleading or defective. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019, gives the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) the power to penalize endorsers for false advertising.

While the case unfolds, both stars remain busy professionally. Shah Rukh Khan is set to headline King, releasing in 2027, alongside Deepika, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Suhana Khan, and others. The high-octane action drama has already generated buzz for pairing Shah Rukh with his daughter Suhana for the first time on screen.