When Abhinay Deo stepped into the Bombay High Court, he wasn’t there to film a new scene—he was there to back a friend.
He told Mid‑Day that he was "very shocked" and that Imran's intentions were his own. "I know him, but I don't know his plans, what he prefers in life, or what he chooses," Deo said, adding that Imran is "one of the most genuine people I know—an incredibly gentle, extraordinary human being."
The notice, issued after a protest on Oct 10 in Mumbai that demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar resign over alleged irregularities, cites a breach of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. It orders Imran to leave India by Oct 28 and threatens deportation, a LOC, and black‑listing.
The 44‑year‑old actor, who holds a U.S. passport and an OCI card, has become a symbol of daring both on screen and in politics. In Delhi Belly he famously performed his own stunts, a trait that has earned him the nickname "the stunt king" among fans.
The case could become a touchstone for artists’ right to protest, blending cinema with civil activism. A verdict is expected later this month, and either outcome will echo beyond the courthouse.