Fhatak has alleged that Farah Khan insulted the festival of Holi by calling it “a festival for the Chhapris.” The word Chhapri is considered derogatory in many contexts, and he claimed that her remark deeply hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus.
MUMBAI: Popular Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan is in legal trouble after a criminal complaint was filed against her for allegedly making an offensive comment about the Hindu festival of Holi.
The complaint was lodged by social media personality Vikash Fhatak, also known as Hindustani Bhau, through his lawyer, Advocate Ali Kaashif Khan Deshmukh.
The complaint was officially registered at Khar Police Station, where Fhatak requested legal action against Farah Khan over a statement she made during an episode of Celebrity MasterChef on 20 February.
Fhatak has alleged that Farah Khan insulted the festival of Holi by calling it “a festival for the Chhapris.” The word Chhapri is considered derogatory in many contexts, and he claimed that her remark deeply hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus.
Advocate Ali Kaashif Khan Deshmukh, representing Fhatak, stated,
“My client believes that Farah Khan’s remark has insulted the religious sentiments of Hindus. Using the term ‘Chhapris’ to describe a sacred festival is highly inappropriate and could lead to communal unrest.”
The complaint further claimed that Khan’s comment had not only offended individual religious beliefs but also caused distress within the larger Hindu community.
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As per the complaint, an FIR has been registered against Farah Khan under sections 196, 299, 302, and 353 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The controversy erupted after Khan made the remark “Holi is the favourite festival of all the Chhapri people.” The term Chhapri is often seen as a casteist insult, and her statement has led to widespread criticism on social media.
A video clip from the show, where Farah Khan made the comment, has gone viral on social media platforms. Many users have condemned her statement, calling it offensive. Several people have also demanded an apology from Khan for her remarks.
Among those criticizing Farah Khan is politician and former Bigg Boss 18 contestant Tajinder Bagga. He reacted strongly to the remark, calling her “the biggest chhapri“ and demanding a public apology.
“The biggest chhapri is Farah Khan herself,” he said in response to her comment.
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