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In 2019, Karan Johar’s party video had gone viral and created a huge drug controversy.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Manjinder Sirsa had lodged a complaint claiming that the celebrities had used drugs in the said party.
The viral video in question featured celebs like Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, director Ayan Mukherjee, Zoya Akhtar, and Malaika Arora.
However, Karan Johar had denied the drug allegations as ‘false and misleading’ in an official statement.
“There were achieving members of the industry who were having an easy night out after a hard week of work, having a good time. I took that video with all the earnestness… would I be putting out that video if there was anything happening at all, I am not stupid,” he had said in the interview with Rajeev Masand.
“My mother, 5 minutes before this video, was sitting with us. It was that kind of a family, happy, social gathering, where friends were sitting and having a good time and we were listening to some music, having some good food and having good conversational energy there. There was nothing else going on.” KJO had stated.
Acting on Manjinder Sirsa’s complaint, the NCB has now issued a notice to filmmaker over the viral 2019 party video. It is also mentioned that his physical presence is not required and he can send a representative to have the agency’s questions answered.
“He need not be present physically but he has been asked to respond soon,” said an officer, as per Indian Express report.
NCB statement read, “The notice has been given with respect to the video which was under circulation. NCB had received a complaint from Manjinder Sirsa in this regard and was marked to MZU (Mumbai Zonal Unit). To check the veracity of the video, the notice has been sent.”
Another Bollywood actor who’s on the NCB radar is Arjun Rampal. He has been summoned for questioning again and has sought time till December 21 to appear before the anti-drugs agency.
