Farah Khan’s Holi statement lands her in legal trouble; FIR registered after complaint by ex-Bigg Boss contestant
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Controversial Remark on Celebrity MasterChef
The controversy stems from an episode of the television show Celebrity MasterChef, aired on February 20, where Farah Khan commented, «Holi is the favorite festival of all the chhapri people.» The term «chhapri» is widely considered derogatory, and Khan’s remark has sparked a major backlash, with critics accusing her of disrespecting the Hindu festival.
The complaint states that Farah’s comment not only offended Hindustani Bhau’s personal religious sentiments but also hurt the sentiments of the larger Hindu community. Advocate Deshmukh emphasized, “My client states that this comment made by Farah Khan has insulted the religious sentiments of Hindus. The use of the term ‘Chhapris’ to describe a sacred festival is highly inappropriate and has the potential to cause communal tension.”
An excerpt from the complaint reads, “The incident involves Ms. Farah Khan, a prominent Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer, who recently made a highly derogatory and offensive remark against the Hindu festival of Holi. Through this complaint, I seek justice under the provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and request your esteemed office to initiate legal action against Khan for her irresponsible and inflammatory statements.”
Legal Action and FIR Registered
According to reports. the FIR against Farah Khan has been
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