Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone have been booked in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, after a court-directed FIR was filed at Mathura Gate Police Station. The case was filed by local lawyer Kirti Singh, who claims he was misled into buying a Hyundai Alcazar in 2022 after trusting the actors’ promotions for the brand.
Singh alleges the car developed repeated issues such as vibrations and poor acceleration, which neither the dealership nor Hyundai resolved despite several complaints.
Acting on his consumer plea, the court ordered police to register a case. Apart from SRK and Deepika Padukone, six Hyundai officials have also been named. The FIR cites cheating, breach of trust, and criminal conspiracy under the IPC and the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The row has sparked fresh questions about the liability of celebrities in endorsements. India’s Consumer Protection Act, 2019, already warns endorsers against promoting misleading ads. Singh says he relied on the credibility of SRK and Deepika when buying the SUV, only to be left with what he describes as a “defective and unsafe” vehicle.
For now, Bharatpur cops are only checking records and talking to people involved. No one’s been picked up. SRK and Deepika haven’t broken their silence yet.
On social media, the case has turned into a talking point. Should stars be punished if a product fails? Some say yes, others say no. Legal voices add that the verdict here might change the way endorsements work in India.
