Cinema VinesActress Bipasha Basu has taken to Instagram Stories on Thursday to raise alarm over a possible contamination in a jar of Isopure protein powder. In the clip, she shows a small worm on her finger and claims to have found several more inside the freshly opened container. “This Isopure is full of small worms. Tiny, tiny worms. The new dabba that we’ve opened,” she says while pointing to the contents, adding, “These are the worms inside it, full of it.”
In the same video, Basu tags Tukaram Mundhe, the Commissioner of Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA), pleading for his help. She writes, “@tukaram ias You are our only hope … So we don’t get spoilt or adulterated stuff in everything we purchase.” The actress’s post comes amid growing scrutiny over food safety in Maharashtra, though the claim about the protein powder has yet to be verified by independent testing.
Mundhe is known for his rigorous enforcement of food safety standards across the state, earning a reputation as a “real‑life Singham” on social media. His recent inspections of restaurants and cafes have drawn attention, and even Bollywood star Salman Khan has joked about sending “HIM” to check a new café’s hygiene. Basu’s call to the commissioner follows this backdrop of strict regulatory oversight.
While the Maharashtra FDA has not yet responded, Basu’s video has sparked discussion about the safety of packaged supplements. The incident follows her recent digital cover appearance for Elle, where she discussed motherhood and bold career choices, but this latest post focuses entirely on consumer safety concerns.
