Hafta Vasooli is a satirical comedy show that focuses on political and cultural issues. It follows a newsroom-style format with sharp social commentary. The first episode featured actors Sharib Hashmi and Vivian Dsena as guests, while the second episode had Saqib Saleem.
NEW DELHI: Today, 24th Feb, Famous stand-up comedian and Bigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui is facing legal issues over his new show, Hafta Vasooli, streamed on Jio Hotstar. A Supreme Court lawyer has filed a complaint against him, accusing him of insulting religion and promoting obscenity.
The complaint was officially submitted on February 22.
Supreme Court lawyer Amita Sachdeva took to social media platform X to share details of her complaint. She stated,
“I have officially filed a complaint against habitual offender Munawar Faruqui, for his show ‘Hafta Wasooli’ streamed on @JioHotstar.”
She further added,
“The complaint has been sent via email and will be physically submitted & speed-posted on Monday. If no action is taken, I will approach the Court to ensure justice prevails!”
According to the complaint, she has requested an FIR against Faruqui under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Sections 196, 299, and 353, along with the IT Act and other applicable laws.
Amita Sachdeva mentioned four main points in her complaint, accusing the show of:
- Promoting vulgarity
- Insulting multiple religions
- Violating cultural values
- Polluting young minds and society
The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has also raised objections against Hafta Vasooli and demanded an immediate ban on the show.
They expressed their concerns on social media platform X, saying,
“We demand an immediate ban on #HaftaVasooli airing on Jio Hotstar! Munawar Faruqui uses inappropriate language in this show, which is unacceptable for public viewing. It degrades moral values. Streaming platforms must act responsibly!”
What is ‘Hafta Vasooli’ About?
Hafta Vasooli is a satirical comedy show that focuses on political and cultural issues. It follows a newsroom-style format with sharp social commentary. The first episode featured actors Sharib Hashmi and Vivian Dsena as guests, while the second episode had Saqib Saleem.
As per the official description of the show:
“A satirical newsroom comedy with Munawar Faruqui, packed with current events, absurdity, roasts, chaotic debates, sketches, and surprise guests!”
