Pahlaj Nihalani sues Suhel Seth for calling him a ‘bulldog’

The chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification, Pahlaj Nihalani has been in news for all the wrong reasons lately. After his legal stint over ‘Udta Punjab’, Pahlaj had to face a lot of insults and defamatory comments.

Even though he turned a deaf ear to most of them, author-socialite Suhel Seth calling him the ‘biggest dolt’ and a ‘bulldog having breathing issues’ has hit him hard. Pahlaj is now contemplating strong legal action against him, quotes DNA.

Says Pahlaj, “Under normal circumstances, I’d have ignored these comments. Who takes Suhel seriously? But my wife and family feel the gentleman has crossed the line of decency. It’s one thing for him to criticise my work and films, totally something else to make such derogatory personal remarks. Is this the freedom of speech we so want to protect and preserve in our country?”

He also confirms taking legal action against Suhel. “My lawyer is looking at the strongest possible legal action against Mr Seth. He needs to be told that there is a difference between constructive criticism which I am all for, and vilification. I am surprised the newspaper in question allowed such language to be used,” he adds.

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