A viral video of a disturbing incident from Kalyan, Maharashtra, recently shocked everyone. It shows a man brutally assaulting a female receptionist at a private hospital after she denied him entry without an appointment. The man (identified as Gokul Jha) can be seen kicking the 25-year-old woman, dragging her by the hair, and beating her, even as others try to stop him. This horrifying clip has taken the social media by storm, sparking nationwide outrage. Actor Janhvi Kapoor is among those who have reacted strongly, demanding strict punishment and calling out the lack of empathy and justice in such cases.
Janhvi Kapoor REACTS To Kalyan Assault Video
The police have registered an FIR based on the woman’s complaint. Jha has been booked under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for assault, using obscene language, and outraging a woman’s modesty. New footage also shows the receptionist hitting Jha’s sister-in-law moments before the incident. However, many (including Janhvi) believe this does not justify the violent attack.
महाराष्ट्र के एक निजी अस्पताल से शर्मसार करने वाली एक घटना सामने आई है।एक शख्स महिला रिसेप्शनिस्ट को लात-घूंसों से पीटते, बल्कि उसके बाल पकड़कर उसे बेरहमी से घसीटा भी दिख रहा। #Maharashtra #clinic #Kalyan #viralvideo #Trending #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/sY62iwJW38
— Triptispeaks (@TriptiSing17712) July 23, 2025
Reality isn’t always what we see. Half the truth is hidden
That receptionist girl slapped his own family member first
Still, the way this person behaved in retaliation cannot be justified pic.twitter.com/160uzdrm70
— Lala (@FabulasGuy) July 23, 2025
Sharing the snap of the incident on Instagram, Janhvi Kapoor wrote, “This man needs to be in jail. Why does anyone think this behaviour is ok? What makes him think he can raise his hand at someone like this? What kind of upbringing convinces you to go through with these actions without any remorse, guilt or sense of humanity?”
She added, “How do you live with yourself after knowing this is how your brain operates? What a shame. And shame on us for not punishing and condoning such behaviour more aggressively. Nothing excuses this.”
Check out her post below
The receptionist suffered serious injuries and is currently being treated at a hospital in Dombivli. The police also detained Jha’s brother Ranjit and other family members who were present during the attack. On Wednesday, the Kalyan District and Sessions Court sent Jha to two days of police custody as investigations continue.
Janhvi’s strong statement has been widely shared online. Her fans have praised the actress for speaking out and using her platform to support justice for the victim.
Janhvi Kapoor’s Upcoming Films
Talking about her work front, Janhvi Kapoor has a busy schedule ahead. She will next be seen in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari with Varun Dhawan and Param Sundari opposite Sidharth Malhotra. She’s also working on Peddi with Ram Charan. Janhvi recently walked the red carpet at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival for her international film Homebound, co-starring Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa.
Reportedly, she is also a part of Allu Arjun and Atlee\’s upcoming sci-fi film A22 X A6, which also stars Deepika Padukone and Mrunal Thakur.
