The actor posted in July on social media the racy images shot for New York-based Paper magazine, sparking a media frenzy in India and resulting in multiple complaints.
Bollywood megastar Ranveer Singh was grilled by police on Monday on charges of"obscenity" after posting naked photos of himself, in a case highlighting India's complex relationship with nudity.
"The inquiry is ongoing," senior police inspector Jaykumar Suryavanshi told AFP, without disclosing details of Singh's statement. India is home to ancient sex treatise the Kama Sutra and erotic scenes are a common sight on ancient temples, as are ash-smeared holy men taking part in religious festivals today.
Personalities hit by complaints include fellow Bollywood megastar Aamir Khan, who was naked apart from a strategically placed cassette player in a poster promoting his 2014 movie PK.
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